Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2026-02-25

1. Information We Collect

ScamGuard collects the following information to provide and improve our service: IP addresses (for rate limiting and abuse prevention), browser language preferences, scam report submissions including phone numbers, bank accounts, and crypto wallet addresses voluntarily provided by users.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing the scam check and reporting service
• Preventing abuse such as spam or false reports (rate limiting by IP)
• Improving service quality and generating aggregate statistics

3. Data Retention

We retain data for the following periods:

• Scam reports: Retained indefinitely to maintain database accuracy
• IP addresses: Retained for 1 year for abuse prevention
• Access logs: Retained for 3 months

4. Third-Party Disclosure

ScamGuard does not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregate statistics publicly. We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Cookies and Tracking

ScamGuard uses essential cookies for language preference storage. We may use Google AdSense which employs cookies for personalized advertising. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), input validation, rate limiting, and secure server configurations.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. You may also request restriction of processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.