Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

URLChecker ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you use our platform.

2. What Data We Collect

Account Information:

• Username (chosen by you)
• Password (stored in hashed form — never as plain text)
• Email address (if you provide one)

Usage Data:

• URLs you check
• Check results (status codes, response times, etc.)
• Tags, notes, and session labels you create
• Check history and session data

Technical Data:

• Browser type and version (for Django sessions)
• IP address (standard server logs)

• Payment information (the service is free)
• Location data
• Social media profiles
• Third-party tracking data

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• Manage your account and authentication
• Provide the URL checking service
• Save your check history and results
• Enable the session sharing feature
• Improve the service using anonymous usage patterns
• Fix technical issues

4. Data Storage

Your data is stored on the server where URLChecker is hosted. It is stored in SQLite or MySQL databases in a secure format.

• Passwords are stored using secure hashing
• Sessions are stored in secure cookies
• Check results and history are kept until you delete them
• You can delete your sessions manually from the dashboard

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except in these cases:

• With your permission: When you use the "Share Session" feature
• Legal requirement: If required by law or a court order
• Safety: To help prevent harm or protect people

6. Cookies

We only use essential cookies:

• Session Cookie: Keeps you logged in and expires when you close your browser
• CSRF Token: Protects your forms from security attacks

We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies.

7. Third-Party Services

URLChecker uses the following external services:

• thum.io — Used for website screenshots. When a screenshot is generated, the checked URL is sent to thum.io. Their privacy policy: thum.io/privacy
• Google Fonts — Used for website fonts. Your browser requests fonts from Google's servers.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View your data in your dashboard
• Delete: Delete your sessions and results
• Export: Download your data as CSV or Excel
• Delete Account: Contact us to permanently delete your account
• Correct: Contact us to update incorrect information

9. Security

We use the following security measures:

• Passwords are protected using Django's built-in PBKDF2 hashing
• CSRF protection on all forms
• SQL injection protection through Django ORM
• Session expiration and secure cookies
• HTTPS is recommended for production

However, no system on the internet can guarantee 100% security. Please use a strong password.

10. Children's Privacy

URLChecker is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has created an account, please contact us.

11. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make major changes:

• The "Last Updated" date on this page will be changed
• Important changes will be shown after you log in

By continuing to use the service after the changes, you agree to the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact

If you have any privacy-related questions: