Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
Our Commitment to Privacy
ScamPause is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.
Information We Do Not Collect
We do not intentionally collect, store, or process sensitive personal information including:
- Social Security numbers
- Financial account numbers
- Credit card information
- Driver's license numbers
- Passwords or security codes
- Medical information
- Detailed scam victim information
You should never provide this type of information through this website.
Information We May Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, basic technical information may be automatically collected through standard web server logs, which may include:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Date and time of access
This information is used solely for site operation, security, and improvement purposes.
Contact Information
If you choose to contact us through the email link provided on our Contact page, your email address and any information you include in your message will be received by us. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry. We do not add your email to marketing lists or share it with third parties.
Cookies and Tracking
This website does not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics services. We do not track your browsing behavior across other websites.
Your web browser may store basic technical cookies necessary for site functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
How We Use Information
Any information we collect is used only to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Respond to inquiries sent through our contact form
- Improve site content and user experience
- Detect and prevent security threats or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations if required
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
- When required by law, court order, or legal process
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of ScamPause, our users, or the public
- With service providers who help operate our website (such as hosting providers), under strict confidentiality agreements
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through this site.
External Links
This website contains links to external sites including government agencies, law enforcement resources, and other organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can delete it.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your information
- The right to object to or restrict certain processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information on our Contact page.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us through our Contact page.