Terms of Service & Privacy Policy for Better Habits Hub

1. Terms of Service

1.1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Better Habits Hub, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to comply with these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use this website.

1.2 Compliance with Laws

Users agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using Better Habits Hub. You shall not use the website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that might harm, damage, or disparage any other party.

1.3 License to Use

We grant users a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to access and use Better Habits Hub for personal, non-commercial purposes. Users shall not copy, modify, translate, decompile, reverse engineer, transfer, mirror, hack, or remove copyright from the website or its content.

1.4 Submission of Tools

• Users may submit habit-building tools to be included in the directory.
• By submitting a tool, the user confirms that the information provided is accurate and does not knowingly infringe on any third-party rights.
• Better Habits Hub does not guarantee that all submitted tools will be published.
• We reserve the right to review, modify, or remove any submission at our discretion, without obligation to notify the user.
• Intellectual property rights for logos, images, and trademarks of listed tools remain the property of the tool owners.
• Better Habits Hub does not verify the accuracy, completeness, or legality of submitted content and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in user-submitted data.

1.5 Content Disclaimer

• Better Habits Hub is an informational directory and does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for any third-party tools listed.
• We do not warrant or make representations concerning the accuracy, reliability, or results of using the tools listed on our website or any linked sites.

1.6 Affiliate Links & Monetization

• Better Habits Hub may earn commissions when you purchase tools through our affiliate links at no additional cost to you. These partnerships do not influence our editorial decisions. All tools are included based on merit and relevance to habit-building.

1.7 Advertising & Featured Listings

1.7.1 Featured Placement
Better Habits Hub offers featured placement opportunities for listed tools. Featured tools appear in designated areas on our homepage and receive increased visibility.

1.7.2 Advertising Requirements
To be eligible for featured placement:

• Tools must be listed in our directory before featuring
• Tool website link must be active and accessible
• Tools must maintain functional status throughout featured period
• Featured placements are subject to our quality standards
• We reserve the right to reject any advertising request

1.7.3 Availability & Scheduling

• Featured placement spots are limited
• Dates are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis
• If your preferred start date is unavailable, we will offer the nearest available date
• You may choose to accept the alternative date or receive a full refund
• We are not obligated to guarantee specific placement dates

1.7.4 Payment & Refunds

• Payment is required before featured placement goes live
• Featured placements are non-refundable once active
• Duration begins on agreed start date
• Full refund provided if we cannot accommodate your requested timeframe

1.7.5 Content Control

• Better Habits Hub maintains editorial control over featured tool presentation
• We use existing listing assets (title, description, image)
• Special assets may be accepted at our discretion

1.7.6 Maintenance & Link Requirements

• Tool websites must remain accessible throughout featured period
• If tool link becomes non-functional during featured period, we will:
  • Attempt to contact you within 24 hours
  • Allow 48 hours for resolution
  • Pause or remove featured placement if unresolved
• No refunds provided for link failures caused by tool owner
• Prorated refunds may be offered at our discretion for extended outages

1.7.7 Termination

• We reserve the right to remove featured placements that violate our terms or quality standards
• Refunds are not provided for early termination due to violations
• If we terminate placement for non-violation reasons, prorated refunds will be issued

1.8 Limitation of Liability

• Better Habits Hub is provided "as is," without warranties of any kind, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
• We are not liable for any damages (including, but not limited to, loss of data, profit loss, or business interruption) resulting from the use or inability to use any tools listed on our directory.
• The use of third-party tools and linked websites is at the user's own risk.
• We do not guarantee continuous, error-free, or secure access to Better Habits Hub.
• We are not responsible for any data loss, service interruptions, or website unavailability due to technical issues, security breaches, or third-party failures.

1.9 Website Changes & Termination of Use

• We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of Better Habits Hub at any time without prior notice.
• Users who violate these Terms of Service or our Privacy Policy may be banned from using the directory at our discretion.
• We may remove or restrict access to any content, tool, or submission that violates our policies or applicable laws.

1.10 Restrictions on Use

• Users shall not scrape, copy, distribute, or repurpose directory listings for commercial or competitive purposes.
• Automated data collection (such as bots, spiders, or crawlers) is prohibited.
• Users must not use the directory for spam, promotions, or unauthorized commercial activities.
• Any attempt to manipulate rankings, submissions, or abuse the platform for fraudulent purposes is strictly prohibited.

1.11 Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Romania and applicable European Union (EU) regulations.

2. Privacy policy

2.1 What Data We Collect

We collect and process the following data:

• When you submit a tool: Email Address (required), Tool Information
• When you request featured placement: Email Address (required), Name (required), Tool Information, Company Name (optional), Preferred Start Date, Advertising Duration, and any additional messages. This information is used solely to process your advertising request.
• When you subscribe to our newsletter: Email Address (required), Name (optional)
• When you interact with our forms: Google reCAPTCHA automatically collects technical data (IP address, browser information, mouse movements) to verify you're human and prevent spam.
• Automatically collected data includes IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and general site usage data to improve website performance, enhance user experience, and ensure security.

2.2 Why We Collect Data

• To process tool submissions and include them in the directory.
• To send newsletters and updates (if you subscribe).
• To improve website performance, enhance user experience, and analyze aggregated visitor trends anonymously without tracking personal behavior.
• For security purposes to detect and prevent fraudulent activities.

2.3 Legal Basis for Processing (Under GDPR)

We process your data based on:

• Consent – You must provide clear consent before we collect your data (via submission forms).
• Legitimate Interest – For website analytics, security, and service improvement.

2.4 How Your Data is Stored & Protected

• We store your data securely and only for as long as necessary.
• We rely on technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse.
• Despite these measures, no data transmission or storage system can be 100% secure.

2.5 Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to operate Better Habits Hub, including:

• Newsletter Services (e.g., Mailchimp)
• Google reCAPTCHA (for spam protection): Analyzes form interactions to prevent abuse. As of April 2, 2026, Google operates as a data processor for reCAPTCHA, processing data strictly to provide the service. Better Habits Hub acts as the data controller for reCAPTCHA data collected on this site. Data is processed in accordance with Google's Cloud Data Processing Addendum.
• Tally Forms (for advertising requests): Collects and stores form submission data including name, email, tool details, and advertising preferences. Data is processed in accordance with Tally's privacy policy.
• Stripe (for payment processing): Handles all payment transactions for featured placements. Better Habits Hub does not store payment card information. All payment data is processed securely by Stripe in accordance with their privacy policy and PCI-DSS standards.
• Hosting Providers (for website operation and security)
• Privacy-focused, cookieless analytics tools to measure website performance without collecting personal data)
• Advertising Services (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads), which may operate based on their own tracking mechanisms, outside of our direct control.

These services may process your data outside the EU, and their compliance with GDPR regulations is the responsibility of the respective third-party service providers.

2.6 Disclosure of Data

We may disclose your data:

• When required by law, legal proceedings, or regulatory authorities.
• To protect our rights, users, or third-party services.
• With service providers who assist us in operating the website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email providers), strictly for operational purposes.

2.7 Analytics & Tracking (No Cookies Used)

• Better Habits Hub does not use cookies or tracking pixels for analytics purposes.
• We use a privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant analytics tool that does not rely on cookies or collect personal data.
• This allows us to measure website performance and improve user experience without storing identifiable user information.
• Analytics data is collected in an aggregated and anonymous manner, meaning no individual user can be identified.
• Users can browse Better Habits Hub without tracking scripts affecting their privacy.

2.8 External Links Disclaimer

• Our website contains links to third-party websites.
• We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
• Users should review the privacy policies of any linked site before providing personal information.

2.9 Data Retention

We retain collected data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. This includes retaining email addresses for newsletter subscriptions until users unsubscribe and submission-related data for as long as it remains relevant in our directory. Automatically collected data (such as analytics and cookies) is retained according to industry best practices or legal requirements. Users may request data deletion at any time.

2.10 Your Rights (Under GDPR)

You have the right to::

• Access your data and request a copy.
• Correct or delete your data upon request.
• Withdraw consent at any time (unsubscribe from newsletters or request data removal).
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Contact Information

If you have questions about our Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@betterhabitshub.com