Privacy Policy

Introduction

At AI Scam Detector ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ai-scam-detector.com and use our services.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect the following types of information that you voluntarily provide:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you contact us or request our services
• Scam Reports: Details about suspected scams, including URLs, messages, transaction information, and related documentation you share for investigation purposes
• Communication Data: Content of messages you send us through contact forms, emails, or other communication channels
• Payment Information: Billing details for premium services (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website usage
• Log Data: Server logs that may include timestamps, referring URLs, and technical information about your device

1.3 AI Tool Input Data

When you use our free AI scam detection tools, we collect the website URLs, text descriptions, or other information you input for analysis. This data is used to provide our services and improve our AI models.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To deliver scam detection, investigation, and recovery assistance services you request
• Improve Our Services: To analyze usage patterns and improve our AI algorithms, website functionality, and user experience
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send service-related notifications
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
• Research and Development: To train and improve our AI models (using anonymized data)

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

3.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website and services (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process, or to protect rights, property, or safety
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information (e.g., with legal partners for recovery assistance)
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of our business assets (with notification to affected users)

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Secure server infrastructure with firewalls and intrusion detection
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security audits and updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Investigation case files may be retained for reference purposes, but personally identifiable information is removed or anonymized after case closure unless you request otherwise.

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was the basis

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@ai-scam-detector.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: contact@ai-scam-detector.com
• Website: Contact Form

13. Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.