Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 22, 2026

Markat.ai (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through our website and services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you interact with Markat.ai.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Markat.ai.

Markat.ai is a pre-go-to-market validation platform that connects early AI products with real users to provide structured feedback before public launch.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you use https://markat.ai.

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, this policy also explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Markat.ai is committed to processing personal data in accordance with the principles of the GDPR, including transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, and confidentiality.

By using the website or platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Legal Entity Name: Markat.ai

If you are located in the European Union and require further information regarding GDPR compliance, you may contact us at the email above.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

When applying as a developer or tester, creating an account, or submitting feedback, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Username
  • Company name
  • Professional role or background
  • Information about AI products submitted for validation
  • Tester feedback submissions
  • Links to external media such as Loom video URLs
  • Messages sent via contact forms

We collect only data that is necessary for the operation of the platform, in line with the GDPR principle of data minimization.

3.2 Account and Platform Data

  • Login credentials
  • Profile details
  • Application approval status
  • Submitted tool descriptions and screenshots

3.3 Technical and Usage Data

When you visit the website, we automatically collect limited technical information including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Access timestamps
  • Referring pages

We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze website usage and improve platform performance.

Google Analytics processes aggregated usage data. We do not use GA4 for advertising, remarketing, or profiling.

4. How We Use Personal Data

In accordance with the GDPR, we process personal data for specific and legitimate purposes, including:

  • Operating and maintaining the platform
  • Reviewing and manually approving developer and tester applications
  • Facilitating structured feedback between testers and developers
  • Improving clarity, usability, and platform performance
  • Preventing abuse or misuse
  • Responding to inquiries
  • Complying with legal obligations

We do not sell personal data.

If you are located in the EU or UK, we process your data under the following legal bases defined in Article 6 of the GDPR:

Contractual Necessity
To create and manage accounts and provide access to platform services.

Legitimate Interests
To maintain platform security, improve functionality, and develop the business.

Consent
For analytics cookies where required under EU ePrivacy rules. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

Legal Obligation
Where processing is required by applicable laws or regulatory authorities.

6. Data Sharing and Processors

We may share personal data with:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Cloud infrastructure providers
  • Google Analytics, provided by Google LLC

These providers act as data processors under GDPR and process data on our behalf under contractual safeguards.

We do not sell or disclose personal data for advertising purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

Some service providers, including Google Analytics, may process data outside the European Economic Area.

Where required under the GDPR, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure adequate protection of personal data.

8. Data Retention

In accordance with GDPR storage limitation principles, we retain personal data:

  • While your account remains active
  • As necessary to provide platform services
  • As required for legal compliance

Inactive accounts may be deleted after 24 months unless legal obligations require longer retention.

You may request deletion at any time.

9. Your Rights Under the GDPR

If you are located in the EU, UK, or similar jurisdictions, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restriction of processing
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact: [Insert Privacy Email]

We may verify your identity before processing your request.

We use:

Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality.

Analytics Cookies
Used by Google Analytics 4 to generate aggregated usage insights.

Where required under the GDPR and EU ePrivacy Directive, analytics cookies are activated only after user consent.

You may manage cookies through your browser settings.

11. Security

In line with Article 32 of the GDPR, we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Restricted administrative access
  • Secure hosting environment
  • Manual review of platform submissions

No system can guarantee absolute security, but we take reasonable steps to safeguard personal data.

Users may submit external links such as Loom videos or other hosted content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services linked by users.

13. Children’s Privacy

Markat.ai is intended for professional users and is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

14. Automated Decision Making

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling within the meaning of Article 22 of the GDPR.

All application approvals are reviewed manually.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, including GDPR-related updates. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date.

16. Contact Us

For questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us through the contact form available on the Markat.ai website.