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
