Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 19, 2025

At BreachGuard, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

Email Address

When you use our breach checking service, we collect the email address you submit. We use this email address to:

• Check it against known data breach databases
• Send you the breach report results
• Store a record of the check for service improvement

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information when you use our service:

• IP Address: Used for rate limiting and abuse prevention
• User Agent: Browser and device information for compatibility
• Timestamp: When the check was performed

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our service. This includes:

• Pages visited
• Buttons clicked
• Time spent on site
• General location (country/city level)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide our service: Check your email against breach databases and send you results
• Prevent abuse: Rate limiting to prevent spam and malicious use
• Improve our service: Understand usage patterns and fix issues
• Communicate with you: Send breach reports and security recommendations

How We Share Your Information

Third-Party Services

We share your email address with:

• Have I Been Pwned API: To check for breaches (required for our service)
• Email Service Provider: To send you breach reports

What We DON'T Do

• ❌ We do NOT sell your email address to third parties
• ❌ We do NOT share your email for marketing purposes
• ❌ We do NOT send unsolicited emails (only breach reports)
• ❌ We do NOT store your passwords (we never ask for them)

Data Retention

We store your submission data (email, IP, timestamp) long-term for:

• Service improvement and analytics
• Abuse prevention and rate limiting
• Legal compliance if required

If you would like your data deleted, please contact us (see Contact section below).

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Google Analytics: To understand site usage (anonymous)
• Rate Limiting: To prevent abuse of our service

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.

Affiliate Disclosure

Our breach reports may include recommendations for security tools (like password managers) through affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

We only recommend products we genuinely believe will help protect your security.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data:

• HTTPS encryption for all communications
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security updates
• Limited access to user data

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of data we have about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Opt-out: Stop receiving emails from us

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email below.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@breachguard.email (update with your actual email)
• Or visit our Contact page

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable data protection laws

By using BreachGuard, you agree to this Privacy Policy.