This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our fraud protection services and website.
Data Collection
We collect information that you provide voluntarily, including:
- Information you submit through our report forms
- Email addresses when you contact us
- Website usage data for improving our services
- Comments and feedback you provide
How We Use Your Data
Your information is used for the following purposes:
- Fraud Prevention: Creating warnings and reviews to protect others
- Communication: Responding to your inquiries and reports
- Service Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our platform
- Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements
Data Protection
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Secure servers with regular security updates
- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
- Regular security audits and monitoring
Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and prevent fraud
- In anonymized form for research purposes
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Request information about the data we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Report data: Retained for fraud prevention purposes
- Contact information: Deleted upon request or when no longer needed
- Website analytics: Anonymized after 24 months
International Transfers
If we transfer your data outside your country, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:
- Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
- Standard contractual clauses
- Certification schemes and codes of conduct
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through:
- Email notification to registered users
- Prominent notice on our website
- Updated "Last Modified" date below
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@checkao.com
- Report Form: Submit a Privacy Request
- Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days
Last updated: August 07, 2025