Privacy Policy
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