Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

URLScans ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our phishing detection services, website, and API (collectively, the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• URLs and Domains: When you use our Service to scan URLs, domains, or IP addresses, we process this information to provide detection results.
• Contact Information: If you contact us via email or our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any message content.
• Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and any profile information you provide.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you access and use our Service, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, and usage patterns.
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information.
• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information when you access our Service, including request details, timestamps, and error logs.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• To process and respond to your requests and inquiries
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• To send you updates, security alerts, and support messages
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Our security measures include encryption, access controls, regular security audits, and compliance with industry standards such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@urlscans.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: