1. Introduction

Welcome to Website Status Checker ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website status checking service.

By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Website URLs: The website addresses you enter for status checking
• Contact Information: If you contact us directly, we may receive your name, email address, and message content

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, pages visited, and timestamps
• Usage Data: How you interact with our service, frequency of use, and error reports
• Technical Data: Device information, browser settings, and connection information

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our Service
• Processing and checking website status requests
• Improving and optimizing our Service
• Monitoring usage patterns and trends
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues
• Communicating with you about our Service
• Ensuring the security and integrity of our Service

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the specific context:

• Legitimate Interests: We process data to provide and improve our Service
• Consent: When you have given us permission to do so
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Contract: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:

• Website URLs: Not stored permanently - processed in real-time only
• Log Data: Retained for 30 days for security and analytical purposes
• Communication Records: Retained for 12 months or as required by law

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption in transit using HTTPS
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Services

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

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Service
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions under GDPR
• Binding Corporate Rules where applicable

9. Your Rights (GDPR and CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

GDPR Rights (EU/EEA):

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Transfer your data
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data

CCPA Rights (California):

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of collected information
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising rights

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to request deletion.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top
• Providing additional notice for significant changes

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• By Email: privacy@checksiteup.com
• By Contact Form: Contact Us

For GDPR-related requests, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at: dpo@checksiteup.com

13. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA and believe we are processing your personal data unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. You can find their contact details here: European Data Protection Board