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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY.

AccessScan.com is committed to the protection of your Personal Data and takes the matter of protecting your privacy as high priority.

This Privacy Policy covers the information we collect about you when you use our network explorer services, or otherwise interact with AccessScan ("Privacy Policy") and all the websites operated by the Company ("Site"), unless a different privacy policy is displayed.

1. TYPES OF DATA WE COLLECT

The types of Personal Data that we collect directly from you or from third parties depend on the circumstances of collection and on the nature of the service requested. It may include:

  • Personal information that links back to an individual, e.g., name, gender, date of birth, and other personal identification numbers
  • Contact information, e.g., address, phone number and email address
  • Technical information, e.g., IP address for API services, browser type, device type, operating system, log data, API access logs, and metadata related to interactions with our services
  • Usage and behavioural data, e.g. browsing activity on our platform, search queries, access times, referral sources, and interactions with network explorer features
  • Statistical data, e.g., aggregated, anonymized insights derived from website traffic, user behaviour, and engagement metrics

2. HOW WE COLLECT PERSONAL DATA

This Privacy Policy covers any Personal Data provided to us:

  • When you engage with our network explorer services
  • When you create an account with us
  • When you use our API services
  • When you contact our support team
  • When you visit our website and use our services

3. HOW WE COLLECT DATA ON OUR WEBSITE

IP Address: We use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, and to administer the Site.

Cookies: We use cookies in some of our pages to store your preferences and record session information. The information collected is used to ensure a more personalized service level for our users.

Web Server Logs: To throttle the rate of requests and prevent certain types of attacks against us, we track incoming IP addresses for very short periods and then release them. All raw web server logs are retained for a minimum of 5 days only and then purged automatically.

4. WHAT WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR

We may use your Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • To enable us to provide network explorer services to you
  • To protect the safety and well-being of yourself and other users
  • To investigate and respond to claims and inquiries from you
  • For business development purposes such as statistical and marketing analysis, systems testing, maintenance and development
  • To better understand your preferences and improve our services
  • To comply with any legal or regulatory requirements
  • To provide API access and related services
  • To analyze network data and provide insights

5. YOUR RIGHTS TO YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We respect and uphold the rights of data subjects. You are eligible to:

  • Request access to and correction of your Personal Data where inaccurate, incomplete, or not up-to-date
  • Revoke or Transfer your consent to the processing of your Personal Data
  • Restrict or limit the processing of your Personal Data
  • Request deletion of your Personal Data from our databases
  • Request a copy of your Personal Data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Opt-out of receiving direct marketing materials at any time

6. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We will not trade or sell your Personal Data to third parties without your consent. Your Personal Data may only be disclosed to:

  • Data warehouses and IT service providers
  • Analytics and security service providers
  • Legal bodies as permitted or required by law
  • Regulatory authorities applicable to you
  • Safety and security personnel

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Data, including:

  • Encrypted transmission and storage of sensitive data
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Regular security assessments and monitoring
  • Secure backup and recovery procedures

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. We prepare disposal schedules for inactive data to be automatically purged within a 24-month period unless required by law to retain it longer.

9. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION

In the event of a Personal Data breach, we will:

  • Notify relevant data protection authorities within 72 hours
  • Inform affected individuals within 7 days when required
  • Provide details of the breach and remedial measures taken
  • Maintain records of all breaches for at least 2 years

10. THIRD PARTY WEBSITES

We may link this Site to other companies' websites. These Third Party Sites operate independently and are not governed by this Privacy Policy. Please ensure you are satisfied with their privacy statements before submitting any personal information.

11. API SERVICES

When you use our API services, we collect:

  • API key usage and access patterns
  • Request logs and response data
  • Performance and error metrics
  • Rate limiting and usage statistics

12. NETWORK DATA

Please note that network transactions and addresses are public by nature. We provide tools to explore this public data but do not control the underlying network networks. Any data you submit to network networks may be permanently recorded and publicly accessible.

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

For inquiries or complaints regarding our handling of your Personal Data, please contact us through our support channels or visit our main explorer at AccessScan Explorer.

Contact Email: [email protected]