Privacy Policy (includes Cookie Policy)

This Privacy Policy explains how domTrace ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website, tools, and related services ("Service"). By accessing the Service, you agree to this Policy.

domTrace is operated by Dirty Degree LLC, a Wyoming company.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Account details (email, password)
• Phone number (for SMS verification or alerts)
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
• Projects, search inputs, and workflow configurations
• Support messages or form submissions

We never store full credit card numbers.

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you use the Service, we automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Usage statistics (search volume, API calls, logs)
• Error logs
• Cookies and similar technologies

This helps us ensure security, prevent abuse, and improve performance.

1.3 Third-Party Data Sources

domTrace checks domain availability using:

• DNS resolvers
• WHOIS databases
• External APIs

We do not resell or share your project data with these providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Perform domain searches, bulk scans, and lookups
• Improve features, performance, and reliability
• Authenticate and secure accounts
• Process payments
• Send optional notifications
• Comply with laws and prevent fraud

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

3. How We Share Information

We may share limited data only with:

3.1 Service Providers

Trusted partners who help operate the platform:

• Stripe (payments)
• Analytics providers
• Cloud hosting providers
• SMS delivery providers

These partners must protect your data and may not use it for other purposes.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose data if required to:

• Comply with the law
• Respond to lawful requests
• Protect rights, safety, or prevent fraud

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies (Cookie Policy)

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Authentication
• Session management
• Analytics
• Performance and security
• User preferences

Types of cookies we use

• Essential cookies (login, security)
• Functional cookies (preferences, settings)
• Analytics cookies (usage patterns)

You can control cookies

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

5. SMS Data & Messaging Policy

If you opt in to SMS alerts, we may send:

• Security codes
• Scan completion notifications
• Account alerts

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

We do not send marketing SMS messages.

6. Data Storage & Security

We store data using encrypted, industry-standard systems.

We take reasonable measures to protect your data from:

• Unauthorized access
• Loss or misuse
• Security breaches

No online system is ever 100% secure, but we follow best practices.

7. Data Retention

We retain data based on type:

Data Type	Retention
Account information	Until account deletion
Logs	30–90 days
Search history	90 days (unless user deletes sooner)
Payment records	As required by law

You may request deletion of your account at any time.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your data
• Request a copy of your data
• Withdraw consent (e.g., SMS opt-out)

We will respond to all valid requests.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. International Users

If you access the Service from outside the United States, your data may be processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from your region.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or privacy requests: