Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 24, 2026

1. What We Collect

WebPulse is designed to minimize data collection. Here's what we store:

• Scanned URLs: We store the URLs you scan to generate reports and provide history features.
• Email (registered users): We store your email address for account management and login.
• Scan results: We cache scan results for 5 minutes to avoid redundant scans.
• Usage data: We track scan counts per user/IP for quota enforcement.

2. What We Don't Collect

• We do NOT collect personal browsing data from scanned websites.
• We do NOT track visitors to your website.
• We do NOT sell or share your data with third parties.

3. Data Retention

• Guest scans (no login): Deleted after 7 days.
• Registered users: Scan history kept indefinitely while your account is active.
• Deleted accounts: All data is removed within 30 days.

4. How We Use Data

• To provide and improve our scanning service.
• To prevent abuse and enforce rate limits.
• To send service-related emails (login verification, plan changes).
• We do NOT send marketing emails without explicit consent.

5. Security

We use industry-standard security measures:

• All data encrypted in transit (HTTPS).
• Passwords hashed with HMAC-SHA256.
• JWT tokens for session management.
• Data stored on Cloudflare's secure infrastructure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Export your scan history.
• Close your account at any time.

7. Children's Privacy

WebPulse is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

9. Contact

Questions? Contact us at privacy@winwebpulse.com