Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 13, 2026

Our Commitment to Privacy

At Abstracts.top, privacy is not an afterthought—it's our foundation. We built Abstracts to provide meaningful website analytics while respecting your visitors' privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect data.

What We Collect

From Website Visitors (Analytics Data)

When you install our tracking script on your website, we collect the following anonymous, aggregate data:

  • Page URL - The pages visited on your website
  • Referrer - Where visitors came from (if available)
  • Browser - Browser type and version
  • Operating System - OS type and version
  • Device Type - Desktop, mobile, or tablet
  • Screen Resolution - Display dimensions
  • Language - Browser language preference
  • Anonymous Visitor Hash - A short-lived, privacy-friendly identifier (not a cookie)

From Account Holders

When you create an Abstracts account, we collect:

  • Email address - For account access and communication
  • Password - Securely hashed and never stored in plain text
  • Website domains - The sites you're tracking
  • Usage data - Pageview and event counts for billing purposes

What We Don't Collect

We explicitly do NOT collect:

  • Cookies (our tracker is 100% cookie-free)
  • Personal identifying information
  • IP addresses (we don't store or log them)
  • Cross-site tracking data
  • Behavioral profiles
  • Any data that could identify individual visitors

How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data solely for:

  • Analytics - Providing you with website traffic insights
  • Service delivery - Operating and improving our platform
  • Account management - Managing your subscription and access
  • Support - Responding to your questions and issues
  • Security - Preventing abuse and protecting our service

We never sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

Data Storage and Security

  • All data is stored on secure servers
  • Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms
  • Database access is restricted and monitored
  • We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security audits and updates

Data Retention

  • Analytics data: Retained as long as your account is active
  • Account data: Retained until you delete your account
  • Deleted data: Permanently removed within 30 days of account deletion

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access - Request a copy of your data
  • Correction - Update or correct your information
  • Deletion - Delete your account and all associated data
  • Export - Download your analytics data at any time
  • Opt-out - Stop using our service at any time

GDPR & CCPA Compliance

Abstracts is fully compliant with:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - EU privacy law
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) - California privacy law

Because we don't use cookies or collect personal data, websites using Abstracts typically don't need a cookie consent banner for our tracking.

Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services:

  • Hosting provider - For server infrastructure
  • Email service - For account-related emails only

We do not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services on our own website or platform.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Sending an email to your registered email address (for significant changes)

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: