Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

Bintainer ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our web application at bintainer.org ("the Service").

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address (for authentication and communication)
  • First and last name (for personalization)
  • Password (stored securely using ASP.NET Core Identity hashing)

Inventory Data

  • Component information (part numbers, descriptions, attributes, images)
  • Storage unit configurations (bins, compartments, labels)
  • Movement history and activity logs
  • Categories and organizational preferences

Automatically Collected

  • Browser type and version
  • Access timestamps
  • IP address (for security and abuse prevention)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Authenticate your identity and secure your account
  • Send transactional emails (account confirmation, password reset)
  • Generate reports and analytics within your account
  • Respond to support requests

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

When you use supplier integrations (e.g., DigiKey, Mouser), search queries are sent to the respective supplier APIs to retrieve product data. We do not share your personal information with these suppliers — only search keywords are transmitted.

We use the following third-party services:

  • Zoho Mail — for sending transactional emails (SMTP)
  • DigiKey API — for component search and import (optional)

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored in a PostgreSQL database. We implement the following security measures:

  • Passwords are hashed using ASP.NET Core Identity (bcrypt-based)
  • API access is protected by JWT authentication
  • All communication uses HTTPS encryption
  • File uploads are validated for type, size, and content

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:

  • Your personal information will be deleted within 30 days
  • Inventory data (components, storage units) will be permanently removed
  • Activity logs may be retained in anonymized form for analytics

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access — request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification — correct inaccurate personal data
  • Erasure — request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability — export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection — object to processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies and Local Storage

Bintainer does not use tracking cookies. We use browser local storage for:

  • Authentication tokens (JWT access and refresh tokens)
  • User preferences (theme, currency, avatar style)
  • Onboarding tour completion status

No data is shared with advertising or analytics networks.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

11. Contact

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Bintainer
Email: [email protected]
Website: bintainer.org

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