Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

General Business Consultants and Information, LLC (GBCAIN) ("we", "us", "our") operates ScanMySites. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR regulations.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Password (stored in encrypted form)
• Billing information (processed securely via Stripe)

2.2 Website Data

When you use our scanning and analytics services, we collect data about the websites you scan, including:

• URLs and page content for SEO analysis
• Security headers and SSL certificate information
• Performance metrics (load time, page size)
• Analytics data (visitor counts, page views, referrers)

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our Service, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send service-related notifications and alerts
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers with industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Payment processors (Stripe) for billing purposes
• Service providers who assist in operating our Service
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies. Our analytics service is privacy-first and does not track users across websites.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page or email us directly.

8. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on:

• Your consent (which you can withdraw at any time)
• The necessity to perform our contract with you
• Our legitimate business interests
• Compliance with legal obligations

9. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Upon account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

• General Business Consultants and Information, LLC (GBCAIN)
• 2439 County Road 61, Deatsville, Alabama, 36022
• fred@gbcain.com
• 334-306-8737