Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 5, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Scam Guard 24 ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website at scamguard24.com (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to this policy.

1. Information we collect

• Content you submit: messages, links, images, phone numbers, or QR codes you paste or upload to analyze.
• Usage data: pages viewed, features used, device type, browser type, approximate location (country), and referring site — collected via analytics.
• Cookies: small text files stored on your device to keep the site working, remember preferences, and measure usage.

2. How we use your data

• To analyze the content you submit and return a scam-risk verdict.
• To improve our detection models and community scam database.
• To operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
• To display relevant advertising through third-party ad partners.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Third-party services

We use trusted third-party services to operate Scam Guard 24, including hosting, analytics, AI processing, and advertising partners such as Google AdSense. These providers may set their own cookies and process data according to their own privacy policies. Google's use of advertising cookies is described at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

4. Advertising & cookies

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

5. Data retention

Content you submit for analysis may be temporarily stored to improve our scam-detection models and community reports. We do not sell your personal data. Aggregated, non-identifying information may be retained indefinitely.

6. Children's privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, email support@scamguard24.com.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us at support@scamguard24.com or via our contact page.