Last updated: 6/2/2025

1. Introduction

At YourSiteHurts, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website auditing service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information:

Website Data: URLs you submit for analysis and their audit results
Account Information: For registered users, we store your email and account details
Session Data: For guest users, we use a secure session cookie to maintain your audit history
Performance Metrics: Page load times, resource sizes, and technical performance data
Security Information: SSL/TLS details, security headers, and privacy compliance data
Usage Analytics: How you interact with our service, using Google Analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide website auditing services and generate reports
Store your audit history for future reference
Improve our service based on usage patterns
Process payments for premium subscriptions
Send important service updates and notifications
Maintain the security and functionality of our service

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
Session cookies are secure and HTTP-only
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication systems
Secure data storage with regular backups

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following cookies and tracking technologies:

Session Cookie: A secure, HTTP-only cookie to maintain your guest session
Google Analytics: To understand how visitors use our service
Authentication Cookies: For logged-in users to maintain their session

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

Audit results are stored for 30 days for guest users
Registered users' audit history is stored indefinitely unless deleted
Account information is retained until you delete your account
Session cookies expire after 30 days of inactivity

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access your personal data and audit history
Request deletion of your data
Export your audit data
Opt-out of analytics tracking
Update your account information

8. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google Analytics: For service usage analytics
Stripe: For processing payments
Cloudflare: For security and performance

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: ouch@yoursitehurts.com
Twitter: @YourSiteHurts