Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2025
Web Iron Shield ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website security scanner software and website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Device Information: A unique hardware identifier (Device ID) generated from your computer's hardware characteristics. This is used solely for license activation and cannot be used to identify you personally.
- Email Address: When you purchase a license, we collect your email address to send you your serial key and provide customer support.
- Payment Information: Payments are processed through PayPal. We do not store your credit card or payment details.
- Scan Data: The software scans websites you specify. All scan data is processed locally on your computer and is NOT transmitted to our servers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for:
- Generating and validating software licenses
- Providing customer support
- Sending important product updates (optional)
- Processing refund requests
3. Data Storage and Security
Your license information is stored securely on your local computer. We maintain minimal records (email and license key) for customer support purposes. We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access.
4. Data We Do NOT Collect
We want to be clear about what we don't do:
- We do NOT collect or transmit your scan results
- We do NOT track the websites you scan
- We do NOT sell your personal information
- We do NOT use cookies for tracking (only essential website functionality)
- We do NOT access your browsing history
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- PayPal: For payment processing. Please review PayPal's privacy policy for information about how they handle your data.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request a refund within 30 days of purchase
7. Data Retention
We retain your email and license information for as long as your license is active. If you request deletion, we will remove your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or accounting purposes.
8. Children's Privacy
Our software is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: