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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Key Principles

Transparency

We clearly explain what we collect and why

Control

You maintain control over your data

Security

Industry-standard protection for all information

Respect

Your privacy is essential to our service

This privacy policy is designed to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other major privacy regulations while maintaining SimpleScan's operational needs.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Website URLs you submit for analysis
  • Email addresses for report delivery
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
  • Support communications and feedback

Information We Automatically Collect

  • Website usage analytics (pages visited, time spent)
  • IP addresses for security and fraud prevention
  • Browser and device information for service optimization

Website Analysis Data

  • Publicly available information from websites you submit
  • Social media presence data from public profiles
  • Schema markup and technical website elements

No private or password-protected content is accessed

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

  • Generate your Simple Scan Score™ and analysis reports
  • Deliver reports via email
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Provide customer support

Service Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
  • Develop new features and analytics
  • Monitor service performance and reliability

Communications

  • Send analysis reports and account updates
  • Provide important service notifications
  • Share relevant optimization tips (you can opt out)

Information Sharing

We Never Sell Your Data

SimpleScan does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Limited Sharing

We only share information in these specific circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help deliver our services (email delivery, payment processing, hosting)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition (with continued privacy protection)

Anonymized Data

We may use anonymized, aggregated data for industry insights and product development. This data cannot identify individual users or websites.

Data Security

Protection Measures

  • Industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage
  • Secure payment processing through Stripe
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Limited employee access on a need-to-know basis

Data Retention

  • Analysis reports: Stored for the duration of your subscription plus 30 days
  • Account information: Retained until account deletion
  • Website analysis data: Temporarily processed and not permanently stored

You can request data deletion at any time

Your Rights

Access and Control

  • View and download your analysis reports
  • Update your email preferences
  • Cancel your subscription at any time
  • Request account deletion

Data Deletion

Contact us at privacy@simplescanai.com to:

  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Remove specific analysis reports
  • Update incorrect information

Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

  • Session management and authentication
  • Payment processing and security
  • Basic analytics for service improvement

Optional Tracking

  • Marketing analytics (you can opt out)
  • Third-party integrations for enhanced features

We respect "Do Not Track" browser settings

Third-Party Services

Service Providers

  • Stripe: Payment processing (view their privacy policy)
  • Email Services: Report delivery (fully encrypted)
  • Analytics: Anonymous usage data only

External Links

Our reports may include links to external resources. We're not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.

International Users

Global Service

SimpleScan serves customers worldwide while maintaining consistent privacy protection.

Data Transfers

Data may be processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate, always with appropriate safeguards.

Children's Privacy

SimpleScan is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect service changes or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification.

Contact Us

Privacy Questions

Email: privacy@simplescanai.com

General Support

Email: help@simplescanai.com