Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 30, 2025

Overview

Check.Systems ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our network diagnostic tools and services.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information
  • IP Address: We collect your IP address to provide IP intelligence and geolocation services
  • Geographic Information: Approximate location data derived from your IP address
  • Technical Information: Browser type, device information, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, timestamps, and interaction patterns
  • Network Diagnostic Data: Results from ping, traceroute, DNS lookups, and WHOIS queries
Information You Provide
  • Lookup Queries: IP addresses, domain names, and other identifiers you enter for analysis
  • Contact Information: If you contact us for support or feedback

How We Use Your Information

  • Service Provision: To provide network diagnostic services and IP intelligence
  • Performance Optimization: To improve service speed and reliability through smart caching
  • Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve our services
  • Security: To detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and security threats
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
  • Safety: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
  • Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Retention

  • Diagnostic Results: Cached for up to 24 hours to improve performance
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated usage statistics retained for service improvement
  • Logs: Server logs retained for 30 days for security and debugging purposes
  • Account Data: If you create an account, data retained until account deletion

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • IP Geolocation: ip-api.com for IP address geolocation data
  • Analytics: Google Analytics for website usage analytics
  • DNS Services: Public DNS servers for domain name resolution
  • WHOIS Data: Public WHOIS databases and RDAP services

These services have their own privacy policies and terms of service.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request information about what personal data we have about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt-out: Opt out of non-essential data collection and marketing communications
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential Functions: Session management and service functionality
  • Analytics: Understanding how our service is used
  • Performance: Caching preferences and optimization

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

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

Contact Us

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

  • Website: Check.Systems
  • Purpose: Network diagnostics and IP intelligence platform