Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

Domain Information: When you use our service, we collect the domain name you enter for analysis. This is necessary to perform DNS lookups and generate your email authentication report.

Payment Information: We use Stripe to process payments. We do not store your payment information on our servers. Stripe processes and secures all payment data according to PCI DSS standards.

Technical Data: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

  • IP address and general location
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and screen resolution
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring website or search terms

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To perform DNS analysis and generate your email authentication report
  • Payment Processing: To process your one-time payment through Stripe
  • Communication: To send you your report link and payment confirmations
  • Service Improvement: To understand how our service is used and make improvements
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Data Retention and Storage

Reports: Your generated reports are accessible via shareable links indefinitely. You can request deletion of your report by contacting us.

Domain Data: Domain names entered for analysis are not permanently stored in our databases. They are processed in real-time and may be temporarily cached for performance optimization.

Analytics Data: Website usage data is retained for up to 24 months for analytics and service improvement purposes.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share data with trusted third parties who assist in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., Stripe for payments, Netlify for hosting)
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred to the new owner

5. Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
  • Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe (PCI DSS compliant)
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • No storage of sensitive payment information on our servers

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information and reports
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@inboxshield-mini.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to ensure our website functions properly. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes. Our analytics are privacy-focused and do not track individual users across websites.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

8. International Data Transfers

Our service is hosted on Netlify's global CDN. Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

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

Email: hello@inboxshield-mini.com

Website: https://inboxshield-mini.netlify.app

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

12. Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with major privacy regulations including:

  • European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Other applicable local and national privacy laws