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Privacy Policy

We believe in transparency. Here's exactly how we handle your data, where it lives, and your rights under GDPR.

Last updated: {new Date().toLocaleDateString('en-US', { month: 'long', day: 'numeric', year: 'numeric' })}
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1. Introduction

Welcome to SiteChangeMonitor ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This policy explains how we process your data when you use our website-monitoring services. By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

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2. Data We Collect

We collect the minimum amount of data necessary to provide our services:

  • Account Data Email address, encrypted password, and billing details (handled by our payment processor).
  • Monitoring Data URLs you track, snapshots of those pages, and change history.
  • Usage Data IP address, browser type, device info, and interaction logs via PostHog.
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3. Infrastructure & Hosting

We prioritize data sovereignty and security. Our core infrastructure is hosted on dedicated servers in Texas, USA. We maintain strict security protocols to protected your data, regardless of where you are located.

  • Core Data: Stored on our secure, private servers in the United States. We do not rely on public cloud buckets for sensitive monitoring data.
  • Snapshots: Website screenshots are stored locally on our infrastructure.
  • Backups: Encrypted backups are maintained to prevent data loss.
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4. Third-Party Subprocessors

We use trusted third-party services for specific functions. These partners adhering to strict data protection standards (GDPR/SCCs):

Stripe / LemonSqueezy

Payment processing. We never see or store your full credit card number.

PostHog

Product analytics to help us improve the user experience. IP addresses are anonymized.

Transactional Email Provider

To send you change alerts and password resets.

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5. Your Global Privacy Rights

We believe privacy is a fundamental right. Regardless of where you live, we extend high-standard privacy protections to all our users.

For Users in the EEA & UK (GDPR)

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of all your data.
  • Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.

For Users in the US (CCPA/CPRA & State Laws)

  • No Sale of Data: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
  • Right to Know: You may request details on the categories of personal data we collect.
  • Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not treat you differently for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@sitechangemonitor.com. We respond to all valid requests within 30 days.
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6. Cookies & Local Storage

We use cookies strictly for essential functions (authentication, security) and analytical purposes (to understand general usage patterns via PostHog). You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect your ability to log in.

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7. Contact Us

Have questions about privacy? Reach out to our Data Protection Officer (DPO) directly.

SiteChangeMonitor Privacy Team

privacy@sitechangemonitor.com
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