Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information.
Effective Date: January 30, 2026
Information We Collect
When you use Site Mechanic, we collect:
- Account Information: Your email address when you create an account.
- URLs You Scan: The website URLs you submit for analysis.
- Scan Results: The diagnostic data generated from your scans.
- Usage Data: Basic analytics about how you use the service (pages visited, features used).
Payment Processing
All payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card numbers, bank account details, or other sensitive payment information on our servers. Stripe's privacy policy governs how they handle your payment data.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our website analysis services.
- Process your purchases and manage your account.
- Send transactional emails (account confirmations, purchase receipts).
- Respond to your support requests.
We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Your data is used solely to provide our services to you.
Data Retention
We retain your data as follows:
- Account Data: Kept for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
- Scan Results: Stored for up to 90 days to allow you to access your reports. After this period, results may be automatically deleted.
- Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for service improvement.
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit.
- Secure password hashing.
- Access controls limiting who can view your data.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your account and associated data.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies on this site. When you first visit, a consent banner lets you choose which categories to allow. Analytics cookies are only set after you opt in.
| Category | Cookies | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | anon_id, sm_url_lang, session |
Site functionality, language preference, authentication |
| Analytics | _ga, _ga_* |
Understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics) |
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the Manage Cookie Settings link or via the "Cookie Settings" link in the site footer.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Stripe: Payment processing
- Google Analytics: Usage analytics
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at support@sitemechanic.io.