Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 5, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Valideefy ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our email verification service ("Service") at valideefy.com.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing — we never store plain text passwords)

2.2 Email Data Submitted for Verification

When you use the Service, you submit email addresses for verification. These addresses are processed in real time. We do not send emails to the addresses you verify — verification is performed through non-intrusive SMTP checks.

2.3 Payment Information

All payments are processed through Stripe. We do not store your credit card numbers, CVV, or full card details. Stripe handles all payment data in compliance with PCI DSS standards. We store only a reference to your Stripe customer ID and the last four digits of your card for display purposes.

2.4 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Verification history (number of verifications, results, timestamps)
  • API usage statistics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the email verification service
  • Process payments and manage your credit balance
  • Send transactional emails (verification, password reset, receipts)
  • Send notification emails if you have opted in to notifications
  • Monitor and prevent abuse of the Service
  • Improve the Service based on usage patterns
  • Respond to support requests

4. Data Retention

  • Account data: Retained as long as your account is active. Deleted permanently when you delete your account.
  • Verification results: Stored in association with your account for your reference. You can download or delete your results at any time.
  • Email addresses submitted for verification: Not stored permanently. Processed in real time and discarded after verification is complete.
  • Transaction history: Retained for financial record-keeping as required by law.

5. Data Sharing

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

  • Stripe: For payment processing.
  • Resend: For sending transactional emails (verification, password reset, notifications).
  • Infrastructure providers: For hosting and operating the Service (servers, databases).

All third-party providers are bound by their own privacy policies and data protection agreements.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
  • Bcrypt password hashing with salting
  • JWT-based session tokens with expiration
  • Database encryption at rest
  • Regular security reviews

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction: Update or correct your account information through your settings.
  • Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data permanently through your account settings.
  • Data portability: Export your verification results in CSV format.
  • Opt out: Manage notification preferences in your account settings.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may prevent you from using the Service.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on the Service. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at support@valideefy.com.