Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

OnlineBuilders LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a limited liability company registered in the State of Delaware, USA, operates the SocialChecker application and website (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Service.

By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service immediately.

2. Data Controller & Contact

The entity responsible for the processing of your personal data is:

Authorized recipient in Germany: OnlineBuilders LLC, c/o Block Services, Stuttgarter Str. 106, 70736 Fellbach, Deutschland.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

• Account registration data (email address, password)
• Profile information (display name, optional)
• Payment and billing information (processed by third-party payment processors)
• Communications you send to us (support requests, feedback)

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and approximate geolocation
• Device information (browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, timestamps, referring URLs)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3.3 Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party authentication providers (e.g., Google, Apple) if you choose to sign in using their services. We only receive the data you authorize these providers to share.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• To process transactions and manage your subscription
• To communicate with you regarding your account or the Service
• To improve, personalize, and optimize the Service
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security issues
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• To send promotional communications (with your consent, where required)

5. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under the GDPR:

• Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) — to fulfill our contractual obligations to you
• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — to improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure security
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) — where you have given explicit consent (e.g., marketing emails)
• Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) — to comply with applicable laws

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers: hosting (Google Firebase/Cloud), payment processing (Stripe, Apple), analytics (Google Analytics), email delivery
• Legal requirements: when required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental request
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With your consent: when you explicitly authorize us to share your data

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. For transfers from the EEA/UK, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or other appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Upon account deletion or subscription termination, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, unless retention is required by law.

9. Your Rights

9.1 Rights Under US Law (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

9.2 Rights Under GDPR (EEA/UK Users)

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@socialchecker.app. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and personalization. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

We use Google Analytics to analyze usage patterns. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 16 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at info@socialchecker.app.

12. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Third-Party Links & Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Service and updating the "Last updated" date. For registered users, we will provide notice via email. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Supervisory Authority (EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the EEA or UK and believe that our processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU member state of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: