Privacy Policy
Effective date: August 27, 2026
Discover Indie Apps respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you may have when using our website or submitting an app.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you submit an app, we may collect:
Your email address
The App Store URL you submit
The placement you apply for, such as Listed, Featured, or Spotlight
Any other information you voluntarily provide when contacting us
We do not require users to create an account.
Public App Information
When an App Store URL is submitted, we may retrieve publicly available information about the app, including:
App name
App icon
Developer name
Category
App Store description
Screenshots
App Store URL
App Store identifier
This information comes from publicly available App Store sources and may be displayed on Discover Indie Apps.
2. How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Review app submissions
Approve or reject listings
Publish approved apps in the directory
Process Featured and Spotlight applications
Contact developers regarding their submissions
Send payment instructions for approved paid placements
Respond to questions or support requests
Prevent spam, abuse, fraud, or misuse
Improve the website and its services
Measure website traffic and usage
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
We do not sell personal information.
3. App Submissions
Submitting an app does not automatically guarantee publication.
We may review submitted App Store URLs and associated public app information before accepting an app into the directory.
If an app is approved, publicly available app information may be displayed on the website.
The email address submitted with an app is not displayed publicly unless you specifically request or authorize it.
5. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to operate the website.
These may include:
Framer
The website is hosted and operated using Framer.
Framer may process technical information relating to website usage, hosting, security, and analytics.
Tally
App submission forms may be provided through Tally.
When you submit a form, the information you provide may be processed and stored by Tally on our behalf.
Analytics Providers
We may use website analytics services to understand how visitors use the website, including information such as:
Pages viewed
Approximate visitor counts
Referring websites
Device or browser information
General geographic information
We use analytics to understand website performance and improve the service.
Each third-party provider processes information according to its own privacy policy.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Discover Indie Apps does not currently use non-essential advertising or tracking cookies.
Framer Analytics is used to understand website traffic and operates without cookies. Third-party services such as Tally and payment providers may use essential cookies or similar technologies required for security, form functionality, or payment processing.
If we introduce non-essential analytics, advertising, or tracking technologies in the future, we may request consent where required by applicable law.
7. Legal Basis for Processing
Where laws such as the GDPR apply, we may process personal information based on:
Consent, where you have provided it
Contractual necessity, where information is required to provide a service you requested
Legitimate interests, such as operating, securing, and improving the website
Legal obligations, where processing is required by law
8. Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
For example, we may retain submission information while an app remains listed or while it is reasonably necessary for:
Managing the listing
Maintaining transaction records
Resolving disputes
Preventing abuse
Meeting tax, accounting, or legal obligations
You may contact us to request deletion of your personal information where applicable.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or loss.
However, no internet-based service or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.
We rely on established third-party providers for website hosting, forms, and payment processing rather than storing sensitive payment information ourselves.
10. International Data Processing
Our service providers may process information in countries other than the country where you live.
Where required by applicable law, appropriate safeguards may be used for international transfers of personal information.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Request a copy of certain information in a portable format
Lodge a complaint with an applicable data protection authority
To exercise any applicable privacy right, contact us at:
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
12. Removal of App Listings
If you are a developer or rights holder and would like information about your app removed or corrected, contact:
Please include the App Store URL and details of your request.
We will review reasonable removal or correction requests.
13. Children's Privacy
Discover Indie Apps is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through the website, contact us and we will review the request and remove the information where appropriate.
14. External Links
Discover Indie Apps contains links to third-party websites and services, including the Apple App Store.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of services you visit.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, the updated effective date will be shown at the top of this page.
Material changes may also be communicated through the website where appropriate.
16. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact:
Discover Indie Apps
Email: support@discoverindieapps.com