Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CertGuard ("we", "our", or "us") is operated by FreelyIT, based in the Netherlands. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our SSL certificate and domain monitoring service at certguard.app.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Authentication data provided through our authentication provider (Clerk)

2.2 Domain Information

To provide our monitoring service, we collect:

• Domain names you add for monitoring
• SSL certificate information (public certificate data, expiration dates)
• Domain WHOIS expiration dates (publicly available information)

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
• Device information
• Timestamps of your interactions with our service

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our SSL and domain monitoring service
• Send you alerts about expiring certificates and domains
• Process your subscription and payments (via Stripe)
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Improve our service and develop new features
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our business:
  • Clerk (authentication)
  • Stripe (payment processing)
  • Resend (email notifications)
  • Neon (database hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Secure database storage with encryption at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication requirements

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. When you delete your account:

• Your account data is permanently deleted within 30 days
• Domain monitoring data is immediately removed
• Some data may be retained for legal compliance purposes

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Restriction: Request limited processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@certguard.app

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies required for the functioning of our service, including:

• Authentication cookies (to keep you logged in)
• Session cookies (to remember your preferences)

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, when transferring data outside the EEA.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

11. Changes to This Policy

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

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: