Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 31, 2025

Our Commitment

ScanComply is committed to protecting your privacy. This free tool is designed to help organizations test their website privacy and security compliance. We collect minimal data necessary to provide this service.

Information We Collect

When You Use Our Scanner:

  • Website URLs: The URLs you submit for scanning (cached temporarily for 24 hours to improve performance)
  • Scan Results: Generated scores and issues (stored temporarily in your browser session)
  • IP Address: Used only for rate limiting to prevent abuse (not stored permanently)

With Your Consent:

  • Analytics Data: Page views, browser type, referring site (via Google Analytics) - only with your consent
  • Advertising: Relevant ads via Google AdSense - only with your consent

Essential (No Consent Required):

  • Essential Cookies: Session management, security, basic site functionality
  • Rate Limiting: IP-based abuse prevention (not permanently stored)

How We Use Your Information

  • To perform privacy and security compliance scans using industry-standard tools
  • To prevent abuse through rate limiting
  • To improve our service based on usage patterns
  • To display relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
  • To send periodic updates if you subscribe to our newsletter (optional)

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Third-party APIs: To perform privacy and security compliance analysis
  • Google Analytics: To understand usage patterns
  • Google AdSense: To display advertisements
  • Vercel: For website hosting

These services may collect information as disclosed in their privacy policies.

Cookie Policy

We use cookies to provide and improve our services. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie banner.

Cookie Types:

✅ Essential Cookies (Always Active)

  • Session Management: Keeps you logged in and maintains your preferences
  • Security: Prevents CSRF attacks and ensures secure connections
  • Functionality: Remembers your settings and language preferences
  • Rate Limiting: Prevents abuse by tracking request frequency

📊 Analytics & Advertising Cookies (Requires Consent)

  • Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user behavior, and site performance
  • Google AdSense: Displays relevant advertisements to fund free content
  • Google Translate: Tracks translation usage for service improvements
  • Affiliate Tracking: Tracks clicks on recommended solutions

🔒 Your Privacy Rights

  • GDPR (EU visitors): Right to access, delete, and port your data
  • CCPA (CA residents): Right to know, delete, and opt-out of data sales
  • 2025 State Laws: Enhanced rights in TX, OR, MT, DE, IA, NE, NH, NJ
  • Browser Control: You can disable cookies in your browser settings

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We do not store sensitive personal information, and scan results are only temporarily cached.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Disable cookies in your browser settings

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: scancomply@gmail.com
Website: https://scancomply.com