Privacy Policy for Scam Shield
Last Updated: [10/23/2024]
Scam Shield (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our browser extension. By using Scam Shield, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Scam Shield is designed to detect and alert you about potential online scams. The extension may collect the following types of information to perform this function:
- Website Content: We analyze the text, images, and links on the web pages you visit to detect possible scams. This information is processed locally on your device and is not stored or transmitted to our servers.
2. Information We Do Not Collect
Scam Shield does not collect or store:
- Personally identifiable information (e.g., name, address, email)
- Health information
- Financial or payment information
- Authentication information (e.g., passwords)
- Personal communications (e.g., emails, text messages)
- Location data (e.g., IP address, GPS)
- Web history (beyond the current page content being analyzed)
- User activity (e.g., clicks, mouse movements)
3. Use of Information
The information collected by Scam Shield is used solely for the purpose of identifying potential scams and notifying you in real time. The data is processed locally within your browser, and no data is sent to any remote server.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties. Scam Shield operates as a self-contained tool within your browser, and no user data is shared externally.
5. Data Security
We prioritize the security of your data. Scam Shield is designed to function without requiring the transmission of your browsing data to remote servers. All scam detection processes occur locally on your device.
6. Use of Remote Code
Scam Shield uses remote code to update its scam detection algorithms and threat database. This ensures that the extension can respond promptly to new types of scams and security threats. These updates occur automatically and do not involve the collection or transmission of any user data.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in this document, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or Scam Shield’s data practices, please contact us at [email protected].