Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 13, 2025
🛡️ Our Privacy Commitment
ScamShield protects your privacy as much as it protects you from scams. We collect minimal data necessary to provide our service and never sell your information to third parties.
1. Information We Collect
Website Content Analysis
Our browser extension analyzes job posting content on LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, and Hiring.cafe to detect scam patterns. This analysis happens locally in your browser and on our secure servers.
- Job posting text and descriptions
- Job titles and company names
- Salary information and job requirements
- Contact information displayed in job postings
Usage Statistics
We collect basic usage data to improve our service:
- Number of scams detected and blocked
- Number of job postings scanned
- Extension installation and usage events
- Error logs for debugging purposes
Account Information (Optional)
If you create an account for premium features:
- Email address
- Name (optional)
- Subscription status and billing information (processed by Stripe)
2. Information We Do NOT Collect
❌ We Never Collect:
- Personal browsing history - We don't track what websites you visit
- Personal communications - We don't access your emails, messages, or chats
- Location data - We don't track your physical location
- Login credentials - We don't access your passwords or login information
- Financial information - Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe
- Personal files or documents - We only analyze public job postings
3. How We Use Your Information
Service Provision
- Analyze job postings for scam patterns and red flags
- Provide real-time warnings about suspicious job listings
- Block potentially fraudulent job applications
- Improve our scam detection algorithms
Service Improvement
- Identify new scam patterns and techniques
- Enhance detection accuracy and reduce false positives
- Develop new features and functionality
- Monitor system performance and reliability
4. Data Storage and Security
Local Processing
Most data analysis happens locally in your browser for privacy and speed. Only anonymized patterns and statistics are sent to our servers.
Secure Cloud Storage
When data is stored on our servers, we use:
- Enterprise-grade encryption (AES-256)
- Secure database hosting with Supabase
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Access controls and authentication
Data Retention
- Usage statistics: Retained for 2 years for service improvement
- Account information: Retained while your account is active
- Job posting content: Analyzed in real-time, not permanently stored
5. Data Sharing
We Do Not Sell Your Data
ScamShield never sells, rents, or trades your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Limited Sharing
We may share anonymized, aggregated data with:
- Security researchers - To improve scam detection industry-wide
- Law enforcement - When required by law to help investigate fraud
- Service providers - Stripe for payment processing, Supabase for data hosting
6. Third-Party Services
Stripe (Payment Processing)
Payment information is processed directly by Stripe and subject to their privacy policy. We never store your credit card information.
Supabase (Data Hosting)
User data is hosted on Supabase's secure infrastructure. All data is encrypted and access-controlled.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
- View your data: Contact us to see what information we have about you
- Delete your data: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt-out: Disable the extension or close your account at any time
- Data portability: Request a copy of your data in a standard format
Browser Controls
You can control ScamShield's permissions through your browser's extension settings:
- Disable the extension on specific websites
- Remove the extension completely
- Review and modify extension permissions
8. Children's Privacy
ScamShield is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. International Users
ScamShield operates globally but is based in the United States. By using our service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States, which may have different privacy laws than your country.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Notify users through the extension
- Update the "Last Updated" date above
- Post the new policy on our website
- For material changes, provide 30 days notice
11. Contact Us
Questions About Your Privacy?
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
- Support: Contact Support
Response Time: We respond to privacy inquiries within 72 hours.
🔒 Remember
Your privacy is fundamental to our mission. ScamShield exists to protect you from scams, not to exploit your data. We're committed to transparency and giving you control over your information.