Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 16, 2026

ProofScout ("we," "us," or "our") provides a web-based website text analysis service that generates screenshot-linked reports identifying grammar, clarity, and tone issues.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use ProofScout.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• IP address
• Account credentials (encrypted password)
• Usage data, including scans performed, timestamps, browser/device information, and interactions with our service

We do not intentionally collect website visitor data from your own customers. Our service analyzes publicly accessible website content provided by you through a scan request.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide website scans and reports
• Process payments and credit purchases
• Prevent abuse and fraud
• Improve service quality and reliability
• Send service-related communications
• Send marketing emails (you may opt out at any time)
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

As we operate from Germany, we process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract
• Legitimate interests
• Consent
• Legal obligations

4. Analytics and Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and service improvement.

Third-party analytics providers include:

• Google Analytics
• PostHog

5. Payments

Payments are processed securely by Stripe. We do not store full payment card details.

6. Hosting and Service Providers

We use:

• DigitalOcean
• Vercel
• Supabase
• Cloudflare

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

8. Data Retention

• Active accounts: retained while active
• Inactive accounts: deleted after 2 years

9. Your Rights

You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or portability of your data.

10. Security

We use HTTPS and standard protections.

11. Children

Not intended for children under 13.

12. Changes

We may update this policy.

13. Contact

support@proofscout.app