Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how BSDetective ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website, browser extension, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
BSDetective is designed as a user-controlled analysis tool. We collect only the information necessary to operate the Service and deliver requested analysis.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Email address (for account access, support, or communication)
- Billing details (processed securely by our payment provider)
- Messages sent to us via support or contact forms
You are not required to provide personal information to browse our public website.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Service, we may collect limited technical information, including:
- Browser type and version
- Extension version
- Usage events (e.g. feature interactions, error logs)
- Anonymous device or session identifiers
This information is used solely to ensure functionality, improve performance, and diagnose issues.
We do not track browsing history, monitor pages you visit, or collect data without user interaction.
2.3 Content Analysis Data
When you explicitly request analysis using the BSDetective browser extension:
- The text content of the current webpage is processed only when you initiate analysis
- Content is analyzed solely to generate the requested results
- We do not sell, publish, or use analyzed content for advertising or profiling
- We do not build personal profiles based on analyzed content
Where possible, content is processed transiently and is not retained beyond what is required to deliver results, maintain service quality, or prevent abuse.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and operate the Service
- Process subscriptions and payments
- Improve product performance and reliability
- Respond to support requests
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for advertising, behavioral profiling, or third-party marketing.
4. Payments
Payments are processed by Lemon Squeezy, our authorized payment provider.
We do not store or process full payment card details. Payment information is handled in accordance with Lemon Squeezy's privacy and security standards.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal data.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers (such as hosting, analytics, or payment processors) strictly as required to operate the Service. All such providers are contractually obligated to protect user data and use it only for authorized purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide the Service
- Meet legal or accounting requirements
- Resolve disputes and prevent abuse
You may request deletion of your data at any time.
7. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
All data transmission between the extension, our servers, and service providers occurs over secure HTTPS connections.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:
Email: support@bsdetective.io
Website: https://bsdetective.io
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.