ENThis Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in compliance with the Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), theCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data-protection regulations.
We encourage you to review this Policy carefully to understand how your information is handled when you interact with Scam Alerts’ website, tools, or services.
1. Our Commitment to Privacy
When processing personal information, we strictly adhere to the following principles:
- We clearly specify the purposes for which personal data is processed.
- We collect only the data that is necessary for legitimate operational purposes.
- We request explicit consent in cases where your permission is required.
- We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data.
- We respect your rights to access, correct, delete, and control your personal information.
Scam Alerts is the data controller responsible for all processing activities related to this website and its associated services.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
When using Scam Alerts, you may voluntarily provide:
- Account information (e.g., name, email, password, region) when registering for certain features.
- Contact details when reaching out via email, social media, or contact forms.
- Subscription information when signing up for scam alerts or newsletters.
- Scam report data when submitting suspected domains, numbers, or wallets.
B. Information Automatically Collected
When you access our website, we automatically collect limited technical and usage information such as:
- IP address and general geolocation (non-identifiable)
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- Referring URLs and session timestamps
- Cookie or analytics data used to enhance functionality and prevent misuse
C. Scam Checker Inputs
When using our website, phone, or crypto-verification tools:
- The data you enter (e.g., a domain, phone number, or wallet address) is processed solely for verification and risk-analysis purposes.
- Scam Alerts does not permanently store or share these user inputs.
- Inputs are automatically deleted once the check is completed.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process collected data exclusively for the following legitimate purposes:
- To provide and enhance our verification, reporting, and fraud-prevention services.
- To maintain secure operation of our website and prevent unauthorized access.
- To respond to inquiries, support requests, or user feedback.
- To send verified scam alerts, product updates, or newsletters (with your consent).
- To perform analytics aimed at improving platform usability and accuracy.
We do not sell, trade, or commercially exploit user data under any circumstances.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Scam Alerts processes personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:
- Performance of a Contract: to deliver the services requested by you.
- Legitimate Interest: to operate, secure, and improve our services.
- Consent: where explicit permission has been provided (e.g., newsletter sign-up).
- Legal Obligation: when required to comply with applicable laws or court orders.
5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Access
We do not share personal data with unrelated third parties.
However, limited data may be shared under the following strictly controlled conditions:
- Service Providers: Trusted partners who support website hosting, analytics, or email delivery, under GDPR-compliant agreements.
- Regulatory or Law Enforcement Authorities: When disclosure is legally required or necessary to prevent fraud or harm.
We do not allow third-party advertisers, trackers, or behavioral targeting networks on our platform.
6. Cookies and Analytics
Scam Alerts uses cookies and analytics technologies to ensure proper website functionality, improve performance, and better understand user behavior.
Cookies allow us to:
- Remember user preferences for future visits.
- Measure aggregated website performance.
- Detect and prevent automated misuse or fraudulent traffic.
You can disable cookies via your browser settings, although certain site features may become unavailable.
We may use Google Analytics in an anonymized form to monitor traffic patterns.
For details, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by applicable law.
- Account data is retained until deletion or inactivity.
- Correspondence data is retained for up to 12 months.
- Scam-checker inputs are deleted immediately after verification.
Anonymized or aggregated data may be retained for fraud-analysis and reporting purposes without identifying individual users.
8. Security Measures
We maintain industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
These include:
- Secure servers and encryption protocols (SSL/TLS)
- Role-based access control
- Regular vulnerability assessments
Although no online system is entirely immune from risk, Scam Alerts continuously reviews and enhances its security controls to protect user data.
9. Your Privacy Rights
In accordance with applicable privacy regulations, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data held by Scam Alerts.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing in specific circumstances.
- Portability: Obtain a transferable copy of your personal data.
- Objection: Withdraw consent or object to certain data uses.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@scamalerts.com
We will respond within 30 calendar days, subject to verification of your identity
10. Data Transfers
All data is processed and stored within secure, GDPR-compliant environments.
If international data transfers occur, we ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards.
11. Children’s Privacy
Scam Alerts is not directed toward, nor intended for, individuals under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware that such data has been submitted, it will be deleted immediately.
12. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
The “Effective Date” at the top of this document indicates the latest revision.
Any significant modifications will be communicated through our website.
13. Complaints and Contact
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Scam Alerts – Data Protection Office
Email: privacy@scamalerts.com
If you believe your concern has not been properly resolved, you may file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
