Privacy Policy

Last updated: 05/11/2026

At Utilmint (utilmint.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how you can exercise your rights.

1. Data Controller

The data controller is the publisher of utilmint.com. For any privacy questions: privacy@utilmint.com

2. Data We Collect

  • Account data: email address, name, bcrypt-hashed password, registration date.
  • Payment data: transactions are processed by Stripe or PayPal. We never store card numbers. We store: amount, status, billing email, transaction reference.
  • Tool usage: timestamp and SHA-256 hash of your IP address (irreversible — raw IPs are never stored).
  • Newsletter: email address, if you voluntarily subscribe.
  • OAuth sign-in: if you use "Continue with Google", we receive your email, name, and Google ID.

3. Purposes and Legal Basis

PurposeLegal basis
Service delivery (tools, downloads)Contract performance
Payment processing and invoicingLegal obligation / contract
Freemium daily limit enforcementLegitimate interest
NewsletterConsent
Display advertising (with consent)Consent
Service improvement (anonymous stats)Legitimate interest

4. Retention Periods

  • Inactive accounts: deleted after 3 years of inactivity.
  • Order data: 10 years (legal accounting requirement).
  • Connection logs: 1 year.
  • Newsletter: until unsubscription.

5. Cookies

We use the following cookie categories:

  • Strictly necessary (no consent required): PHP session, language preference.
  • Optional (require consent): display advertising, audience analytics.

You can change your choice at any time via the cookie banner.

6. Data Sharing

We never sell your data. It may be shared with:

  • Stripe / PayPal: payment processing.
  • Google: OAuth authentication (if used).
  • Hosting provider: o2switch (France), for technical operation of the site.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, port, object to, or restrict processing of your data. Contact us at privacy@utilmint.com. You can also delete your account directly from Account Settings. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.