Plain-English summary: We collect your email (from Stripe), the URL you want tested, and your test mission text. We use this to run your test and send you results. We do not sell your data. Test recordings are deleted after 30 days.
1. Who We Are
SaaS Dummies ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website and testing service at saasdummies.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service.
For privacy-related questions, contact us at: privacy@saasdummies.com
2. Information We Collect
| Data Type | What We Collect | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Account / Payment | Email address, payment confirmation (via Stripe) | To process payment and send test results |
| Test Input | URL, test mission text, selected tester IDs | To configure and run your test |
| Test Output | Session recordings (.webm), screenshots, error logs, AI analysis | To generate and display your test report |
| Usage Data | IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps | Security, fraud prevention, service improvement |
| Cookies | Session cookies, analytics cookies (if opted in) | Site functionality and performance |
We do not collect or store payment card numbers, CVV codes, or bank account details. All payment processing is handled by Stripe.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Service delivery: Running automated browser tests on the URL you provide and generating reports
- Communication: Sending test result emails to the address you provided at checkout
- Security: Detecting fraud, abuse, or unauthorized use of the Service
- Improvement: Analyzing aggregated, anonymized usage patterns to improve our AI and testing quality
- Legal compliance: Meeting our legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our Terms
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with the following trusted service providers, solely to operate the Service:
| Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing | Email, payment details (Stripe's privacy policy applies) |
| Browserbase | Isolated browser sessions for test execution | Target URL, browser viewport settings |
| Smartproxy | Residential proxy network for realistic IP diversity | Browser traffic (no PII) |
| OpenAI / Groq / Google | AI analysis of test sessions | Page content snapshots, DOM text (no payment or account data) |
| Resend | Transactional email delivery | Email address, results link |
| Railway | Cloud hosting infrastructure | All service data (hosted on their platform) |
| AWS S3 / Cloudflare R2 | Test artifact storage (recordings, screenshots) | Test output files |
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of SaaS Dummies or others.
5. Test Recordings and Artifacts
Browser session recordings (.webm), screenshots, and AI analysis reports generated during your test run are:
- Accessible to you via your unique results link for 30 days
- Stored securely in encrypted cloud storage
- Automatically deleted after 30 days
- Never shared with other customers or third parties, except as described in Section 4
Important: If your website contains sensitive data (e.g., personal information of your users visible in the UI), that data may appear in test recordings. Use a staging or test environment with anonymized data when possible.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use the following cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function (session management, payment flow). Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., page views, test completion rates). You can opt out.
We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
7. Data Retention
- Payment records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
- Test results and recordings: 30 days from test completion, then automatically deleted
- Email communications: Retained for 12 months
- Usage logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Encrypted storage for test artifacts
- Access controls limiting who can view test data
- Regular security reviews
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to protecting your data.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Opt-out: Opt out of non-essential communications
To exercise these rights, email privacy@saasdummies.com with your request. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
11. International Data Transfers
SaaS Dummies is operated from the United States. If you are located outside the US, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
For privacy questions, data requests, or to report concerns:
- Email: privacy@saasdummies.com
- Support: support@saasdummies.com
- Website: saasdummies.com