Effective Date: May 1, 2025

1. Introduction

At PHPScan ("we," "our," or "us"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account or subscribe to our services, we collect:

Name
Email address
Billing information (processed securely through our payment processor)
Account credentials

2.2 Uploaded Code and Scan Data

When you use our scanning services, we process:

PHP files and code you upload for scanning
Project structure and manifest data
Scan results and reports
PHP version information

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our Service, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device information
Usage patterns and statistics
Log data and timestamps

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Providing and maintaining our Service
Processing and completing transactions
Performing malware and vulnerability scanning
Generating scan reports and analytics
Communicating with you about your account or the Service
Sending you technical notices, updates, and security alerts
Responding to your requests and inquiries
Improving and optimizing our Service
Protecting, investigating, and deterring against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service.

4.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of company assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests, or to exercise, establish, or defend our legal rights.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage technology is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Scan data may be retained for varying periods depending on your subscription plan.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access to your personal information
Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion of your personal information
Restriction or objection to processing of your information
Data portability
Withdrawal of consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those in your country. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].