Last updated: January 2024
Open Domains ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when you use our platform at open-domains.net.
Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address and optionally your name. This is used to manage your account and communicate with you about your requests.
Subdomain Request Data: We collect the information you submit when requesting a subdomain — including the desired subdomain name, DNS record type, target value, and any project description you provide.
Usage Data: We may collect basic usage statistics such as pages visited and features used to improve the platform. We do not use third-party advertising trackers beyond what is required for AdSense.
Communications: Messages sent through our contact form or request conversations are stored to facilitate support and review.
We use your data to: process and review subdomain requests; communicate with you about the status of your requests; send transactional emails (approvals, rejections, questions); provide customer support; maintain platform security and prevent abuse; and improve the platform experience.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising beyond standard Google AdSense contextual ads.
We share your data only when necessary: with Cloudflare to create and manage DNS records on your behalf; with email service providers to send transactional notifications; and with law enforcement when required by applicable law.
DNS records (subdomain names and their targets) are public by nature — anyone with a DNS lookup tool can see which IP or domain your subdomain points to. This is inherent to how DNS works.
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Request history and audit logs are retained for 2 years. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
We use essential cookies for session management and authentication. We may use Google AdSense cookies for ad serving. You can control non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use the platform.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: access a copy of your personal data; correct inaccurate data; request deletion of your data; object to processing; and data portability. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@open-domains.net.
We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no system is 100% secure. Please use a strong, unique password for your account.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at privacy@opendomains.dev or through our Contact page.