Privacy Policy for alertif.io
Effective Date: 05-14-2024
Information We Collect
- User Data: We do not collect any personal information unless explicitly provided by you.
- Interaction Data: Information related to your interactions with the extension.
- Update Checks: Automated communication with our servers for updates, not involving personal data.
How We Use Information
Our extension uses the information collected primarily to provide and improve our services, including:
- To perform scam detection and alert you to safety advice.
- To ensure the extension's performance and make improvements based on user interaction.
- To communicate with you, should you contact us directly via our support channels.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
Alertif.io is committed to consumer safety and protection. We recognize the sensitivity of the information that may be disclosed while using our tools. We uphold the highest standards of privacy; thus, we do not sell, rent, or share any user data under any circumstances. Our use of information is strictly confined to the purposes of enhancing the functionality and performance of our services, ensuring that your personal and browsing data remain confidential and secure.
Third-Party Service Providers
To ensure the effectiveness of our scam detection and consumer safety tools, Alertif.io relies on a selection of third-party service providers. These providers are integral to hosting our infrastructure, managing our domain registrations, and processing data, which are all essential for the functionality of our services. We carefully select these providers based on their commitment to high standards of security and their compliance with relevant data protection regulations. By partnering with industry leaders who adhere to the highest security practices, we aim to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of your data.
Data Security
Providing realtime consumer protection tools requires routine iteration of our detection models and infastructure; therefore we collect data solely to improve the performance and accuracy of our scam detection and consumer safety tools. This involves collecting minimal data needed to effectively detect potential threats and provide timely alerts. Our security protocols are designed to protect data from unauthorized access, alteration, and misuse. Furthermore, our third-party service providers, who play a role in data processing and storage, are carefully chosen based on their adherence to robust security standards and practices. We regularly review our security policies and practices to adapt to new security challenges and ensure that the measures in place effectively safeguard your data.
Data Retention
The data collected by Alertif.io is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the specific purposes for which it is collected, namely to enhance the performance and accuracy of our scam detection tools. We assess the necessity of retaining data based on the frequency of user interactions, the nature of the data, and legal or regulatory obligations. We users with tools to request deletion of their data where applicable, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR. By managing data retention carefully, we not only comply with legal obligations but also respect user privacy, minimizing data exposure risks.
Your Rights
You have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your data. Manage these preferences directly within the extension settings.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Updates will be posted on our website. Review periodically for changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us via:
- Email: support@alertif.io
- Website: www.alertif.io
