Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ScrapingJutsu ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website scrapingjutsu.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. Please read it carefully.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information: When you register, we collect your email address and optionally your display name.
• Usage data: URLs you scrape, scrape mode, response times, and timestamps — used to power your usage dashboard and enforce rate limits.
• Payment information: Payments are processed by Razorpay. We store only the order ID, payment ID, and the plan you purchased. We never store raw card or bank details.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, and device information collected automatically for security and analytics.
• Cookies: We use session cookies required for authentication and functional cookies for preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and improve the Service.
• To manage your account and authenticate your identity.
• To process payments and track your credit balance.
• To enforce our rate limits and Terms of Service.
• To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense (see Section 6).
• To send transactional emails (e.g., password reset) — we do not send marketing emails without your consent.
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with:

• Supabase — our database and authentication provider (data stored in EU region).
• Razorpay — our payment processor for Indian Rupee transactions.
• Vercel — our hosting and deployment platform.
• Google — for AdSense advertising services (see Section 6).
• Law enforcement or government bodies if required by law.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Scrape logs are retained for 90 days. You may delete your account at any time from your Profile page, which permanently removes all associated data.

6. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate data.
• Delete your data (use the "Delete Account" button in your Profile, or contact us).
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@scrapingjutsu.com.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, hashed API keys (SHA-256), server-side authentication validation, and access controls. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our Contact page or email us at privacy@scrapingjutsu.com.