Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 1, 2025

What We Collect

• OpenAPI Specifications: The API specs you submit for validation
• IP Addresses: For rate limiting and abuse prevention
• Geolocation: Country-level location based on IP (no precise location)
• Usage Data: Validation results, timestamps, and AI feature usage
• Analytics: Anonymous usage data via Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity

How We Use Your Data

• Provide validation services and display results
• Improve validation accuracy and add new features
• Prevent abuse and enforce rate limits
• Generate anonymous statistics and analytics
• Show recent validated specs in public carousel (you can opt-out)

Data Retention

OpenAPI Specifications: Stored indefinitely to improve validation accuracy and provide community insights.

IP Addresses: Stored for rate limiting and abuse prevention. We do not link IP addresses to individual users or accounts.

Note: Since we do not have user accounts, we cannot verify identity for data deletion requests. If you have concerns about your data, please contact us.

Your Rights

• Opt-out of public carousel display (checkbox during validation)
• Contact us for data-related inquiries
• Use the service anonymously (no registration required)

Third-Party Services

We use:

• Google Analytics: Anonymous usage tracking
• Microsoft Clarity: Session recordings and heatmaps
• Crisp Chat: Customer support chat
• OpenAI: AI-powered explanations (optional feature)
• Google AdSense: Advertising

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS, rate limiting, IP blocking for abuse, and secure data storage. However, no system is 100% secure.

Legal Basis

We process data based on legitimate interests (service provision, security, analytics) and your consent (by using the service).

Contact

Questions about privacy? Contact us via our contact page or LinkedIn.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of changes.