Privacy Policy for TrustInspector
1. Introduction
TrustInspector (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a browser extension designed to help users analyze website terms, privacy policies, and related content.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how data is collected, used, and stored.
This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you use the TrustInspector browser extension and related services.
Contact: support@trustinspector.com
2. Who We Are
- Product name: TrustInspector
- Owner: vleo (independent developer)
- Jurisdiction: Worldwide
3. Information We Collect
TrustInspector collects only the data necessary to provide its core functionality.
3.1 Data Collected Automatically
- Website URL — the URL of the page being analyzed.
- Page Content — the textual content of the webpage (for example, Terms of Service or Privacy Policy text) that you explicitly choose to analyze.
3.2 Account Information
If you choose to create an account, we may collect:
- Account identifiers (such as email address or authentication tokens)
- Account-related metadata required to manage access and usage limits
3.3 What We Do Not Collect
We do not intentionally collect:
- Browsing history unrelated to scans
- Passwords or payment card data
- Personal communications
- Precise location data
4. How We Use the Information
The collected data is used for the following purposes:
- To analyze webpage content and generate risk insights
- To provide scan results to the extension
- To manage free and paid usage limits
- To maintain accounts and prevent abuse
- To improve service quality and reliability
5. Data Processing and Backend Analysis
TrustInspector performs analysis using a backend service.
- Page URLs and page content are sent from the extension to our backend.
- The backend processes this data and returns analysis results to the extension.
- Submitted content may be stored on our servers to improve analysis quality, debug issues, and support account-based features.
6. Data Retention
- Analyzed content and related logs may be stored for operational purposes.
- Data is retained only as long as necessary to provide the service, improve the product, and meet legal or security requirements.
- Users may request deletion of their stored data by contacting us at support@trustinspector.com.
7. Third-Party Services
TrustInspector uses third-party services strictly for processing and infrastructure.
7.1 OpenAI
We use OpenAI to assist with automated analysis of webpage content. Content submitted for analysis may be transmitted to OpenAI in accordance with their API usage policies.
7.2 Infrastructure Providers
Our backend may be hosted using cloud infrastructure providers (e.g., AWS or equivalent) for secure data processing and storage.
We do not sell or rent user data to third parties.
8. Free Usage Limits
TrustInspector may enforce free scan limits locally (within the browser) and on the server side (backend validation). These limits are used solely to manage service usage and prevent abuse.
9. User Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your stored data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@trustinspector.com.
10. Children’s Privacy
TrustInspector is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. International Data Transfers
As TrustInspector operates worldwide, data may be processed and stored in different countries. We take reasonable measures to ensure appropriate protection of your data regardless of location.
12. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect collected data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with an updated “Last updated” date.
14. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact: