Effective Date: August 4, 2025
Last Updated: August 4, 2025
SameGuyCheck.com (“SameGuyCheck,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website, scan tools, and related services (“Services”).
By using SameGuyCheck, you agree to this policy.
1. What We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect the following when you use our Services:
- Name, photo, or phone number you submit to run a scan
- Email address if you contact us
- Payment details (processed securely via Stripe or other third-party providers)
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit SameGuyCheck, we may collect:
- IP address, device info, browser type, general location
- Site usage (pages viewed, session time, referral source)
- Cookie and local storage identifiers for performance and preferences
2. Why We Collect Your Data
We use your information to:
- Perform scans and generate private reports
- Securely process transactions
- Improve our website and detection tools
- Respond to support requests or legal inquiries
- Prevent fraud and abuse
We only collect what’s necessary and never sell your data.
3. How Long We Keep Your Data
We follow strict data retention practices:
- Scan inputs (names, photos, phone numbers): Automatically deleted within 72 hours
- Payment records: Stored securely per legal/tax requirements
- Emails or support messages: Retained only as long as needed to assist you
- Anonymized analytics: May be retained longer for performance monitoring
You may request deletion at any time (see Section 7).
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on:
- Your consent (e.g. when submitting a scan)
- Contractual necessity (to provide services you requested)
- Our legitimate interests (e.g. fraud prevention, service improvement)
- Legal obligations, if applicable
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access or correct personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Restrict or object to how your data is processed
- Request a copy of your data in portable format
- Withdraw consent for any non-essential processing
- Opt out of marketing or third-party sharing
- File a complaint with your data protection authority
We honor these rights. To request anything listed above, email support@sameguycheck.com.
For California residents: We comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and do not sell personal data. You may request disclosure or deletion of your data at any time without discrimination.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services to:
- Process payments
- Perform image recognition
- Run analytics (Google Analytics, etc.)
These services may access your data only to perform services on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
7. Data Security
We use SSL encryption, firewall protection, and strict access controls. All scan data is deleted within 24 hours. Sensitive information, like payment data, is handled only by PCI-compliant third-party processors.
You are responsible for protecting your own login or email account credentials, if used.
8. Cookies & Tracking
SameGuyCheck uses cookies and local storage to:
- Remember your scan entries and preferences
- Track basic site usage anonymously
- Improve functionality and speed
You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may stop working.
9. Children’s Privacy
SameGuyCheck is intended for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If you believe we’ve collected information from a minor, contact us and we’ll delete it promptly.
10. International Transfers
If you access SameGuyCheck outside the U.S., your data may be processed in the U.S. We take reasonable steps to protect cross-border data in accordance with applicable laws.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our services or applicable laws. When we do, we’ll revise the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the service means you accept any changes.
12. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or data requests, contact:
Email: support@sameguycheck.com