This Privacy Policy describes how TinyValidator ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our email verification API and related services ("Service").
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Name (optional)
- Company name (optional)
- Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider)
Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:
- API request logs (timestamps, endpoints called, response codes)
- IP addresses
- Usage statistics and analytics
Email Addresses Submitted for Verification
When you use our API to verify email addresses, we process those addresses to provide verification results.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Process payments and manage your subscription
- Send important service updates and notifications
- Improve and optimize the Service
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Retention
Account Data
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account at any time.
Email Addresses Verified
We do not permanently store the email addresses you submit for verification.
We may maintain a temporary, encrypted cache of verification results to improve response times for repeated queries. This cache:
- Is encrypted at rest
- Is automatically purged on a regular basis
- Is not used for any purpose other than improving Service performance
- Is not shared with any third parties
Logs and Analytics
API logs and analytics data are retained for up to 90 days for operational purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS/HTTPS)
- Encryption of sensitive data at rest
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Secure infrastructure hosted on reputable cloud providers
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers who assist in operating our Service (payment processors, hosting providers)
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
- Business transfers in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your personal information
- Export your data in a portable format
- Opt out of certain data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
Cookies
Our website may use cookies for:
- Authentication and session management
- Remembering your preferences
- Analytics (with your consent)
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the Service.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: [Your Business Address]
Data Protection Officer
For EU/EEA users, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].