Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 20, 2026

1. Introduction
   Senior Defender ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
   2.1 Information You Provide
   We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Name and email address when you create an account
Phone number (optional, for SMS features)
URLs and email addresses you submit for scanning
Messages you send through our contact form
Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

IP address and browser type
Device information and operating system
Usage data, including pages visited and features used
Scan history and results
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
Process your scan requests and deliver results
Manage your account and subscriptions
Send you service-related communications
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Third-Party Security Services
When you submit a URL or email address for scanning, we share this information with third-party security services (VirusTotal, Google Safe Browsing, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, etc.) to perform the security analysis. These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle this data.

4.2 Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Service, including:

Payment processors (Stripe) for subscription management
SMS service providers (Twilio) for text message features
Hosting and cloud service providers
Analytics and monitoring services
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.5 We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

1. Data Security
   We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
Regular security assessments
Access controls and authentication
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

1. Data Retention
   6.1 Account Information
   We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services.

6.2 Scan History
Free account users' scan history is retained for 30 days. Premium account users' scan history is retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.

6.3 Deletion
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. We will delete your information within 30 days of your request, except where we are required to retain it by law.

1. Your Rights and Choices
   7.1 Access and Correction
   You can access and update your account information at any time through your dashboard.

7.2 Data Portability
You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

7.3 Opt-Out
You can opt out of marketing communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us.

7.4 SMS Opt-Out
You can opt out of SMS communications by replying "STOP" to any message or by contacting support.

7.5 Cookie Preferences
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Service.

1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
   We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Maintain your login session
Remember your preferences
Analyze how you use our Service
Improve our Service's functionality
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features.

1. Children's Privacy
   Our Service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
2. International Data Transfers
   Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
3. California Privacy Rights
   If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

The right to know what personal information we collect
The right to delete your personal information
The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

The right to access your personal data
The right to rectification of inaccurate data
The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
The right to restrict processing
The right to data portability
The right to object to processing
Rights related to automated decision-making
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending email notifications to registered users for material changes
Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

1. Contact Us
   If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@seniordefender.com
Contact Form: Contact Us
Mailing Address: [Your Business Address]