Privacy Policy

We collect message text that you submit for analysis through ScamSignal. We do NOT collect names, emails, or personal information unless you choose to create an account. Submitted messages and analysis results are stored in our database to enable sharing and scan history features.

Unregistered users: Your submitted message and analysis result are stored with a random ID. They are not linked to your identity, but the message text is retained. Registered users: Analysis history is linked to your account. You can delete individual scans or your entire history at any time from your dashboard.

Submitted messages are sent to Anthropic's Claude API for scam analysis and pattern detection. We do not train AI models on your data or use your submissions to improve our systems at the cost of your privacy.

Analysis results are cached temporarily to enable the result-sharing feature via URL. This allows you to share analysis findings without re-analyzing the same message.

Anthropic (Claude API) processes your messages for scam analysis and is subject to Anthropic's privacy policy. Netlify provides our hosting infrastructure. Clerk provides authentication services for registered users. Stripe processes payments for paid tiers.

Meta (Facebook) Pixel: We use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram. The Meta Pixel collects anonymized data about page visits and actions (such as visiting ScamSignal or starting an analysis) to help us understand which ads are helping people find our tool. The pixel does not have access to the content of any message you submit for analysis. You can opt out of Meta's ad tracking through your Facebook ad preferences or by using a browser extension that blocks tracking scripts.

We use functional cookies to enable core features like maintaining your session and remembering preferences. We also use the Meta Pixel, which places a cookie to measure advertising effectiveness. This cookie tracks page-level interactions (e.g. visiting ScamSignal, starting a scan) — it does not access the content of messages you submit.

We may use privacy-respecting analytics (such as Plausible) that do not collect personal data or enable individual user tracking. Our focus is on understanding how the service is used in aggregate.

You can disable advertising cookies by adjusting your browser settings, using an ad blocker, or opting out through Meta's ad preferences. ScamSignal works fully without advertising cookies — disabling them does not affect scam analysis functionality.

Unregistered users: Analysis results and submitted messages are stored in our database with a random identifier. They are not linked to your identity but are retained to enable result sharing and to improve scam detection accuracy. Registered users: Analysis history is linked to your account and retained until you request deletion or delete your account. You can delete individual scans or your entire history from your dashboard.

Pattern library data is public educational content sourced from official scam reporting agencies and is retained for service functionality.

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us. You can use ScamSignal without creating an account, and your analysis will remain temporary and private.

CCPA (California): Residents of California have the right to request disclosure of what personal data we collect and how it is used. GDPR (European Union): EU residents have rights to access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. Contact us to exercise these rights.

ScamSignal is designed for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with information, we will delete that information promptly.

All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS. We do not store sensitive financial data. Analysis data is stored in an encrypted database hosted on Supabase. Registered users can delete their data at any time from their dashboard.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes that affect your privacy, we will announce the changes on the ScamSignal website and may request your consent before the new policy takes effect.