Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 10, 2026
1. Introduction
DotOutbound ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website dotoutbound.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our service.
By using DotOutbound, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our service.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
- First name and last name
- Email address
- Password (stored in encrypted/hashed form — we never store plaintext passwords)
- If you sign in with Google: your Google email, name, and profile picture (no Gmail access)
Usage Data
- Your IP address (used for rate limiting and abuse prevention)
- Domains you search for and the timestamp of each search
- Decision makers and prospect information you extract or save as leads
- Outreach emails you send through our infrastructure (subject, body, recipient, status)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system (standard server logs)
Billing Information
If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment is processed by PayPal. We never see or store your credit card details. We only receive a subscription ID, plan type, and payment status from PayPal.
Affiliate Data
If you participate in our affiliate program, we track which users signed up using your unique referral link, and whether they upgraded to a paid plan, in order to credit you the appropriate rewards.
Contact Form Data
If you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide, operate, and maintain the DotOutbound service
- To authenticate you, keep you logged in, and protect your account
- To enforce plan limits and rate limits (IP-based and account-based)
- To process payments and manage subscriptions via PayPal
- To send outreach emails on your behalf via our email infrastructure (Resend)
- To send you transactional emails (account verification, password reset, billing notices)
- To improve the lead detection engine and the accuracy of email enrichment
- To detect, prevent, and address abuse, fraud, or technical issues
- To respond to your support requests and contact form submissions
- To credit affiliate rewards for users participating in our referral program
Important: We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising. We do not display ads on DotOutbound.
4. Cookies & Local Storage
We use essential cookies and browser local storage to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and protect against abuse. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.
5. Contact
For any privacy-related question, write to us at contact@dotoutbound.com.
