Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 9, 2026

1. Introduction

SSLGuard ("we", "our", or "us") operates sslguard.net (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This includes:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name (optional)
  • Timezone preference
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)

2.2 Domain and Certificate Data

To provide SSL certificate monitoring services, we collect and store:

  • Domain names and ports you choose to monitor
  • SSL certificate information (issuer, expiry dates, subject names)
  • Check history and status logs
  • Alert configurations (notification preferences, thresholds)

2.3 Usage Data

We collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service ("Usage Data"). This may include:

  • Your computer's Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages of our Service that you visit
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Time spent on pages

2.4 Tracking & Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service:

  • Session Cookies: Essential for authentication and security
  • Google Analytics: To understand how visitors use our Service

3. How We Use Your Information

SSLGuard uses the collected data for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our SSL monitoring Service
  • To notify you about changes to our Service
  • To send you SSL certificate expiry alerts and notifications
  • To provide customer support
  • To gather analysis or valuable information to improve our Service
  • To monitor the usage of our Service
  • To detect, prevent and address technical issues
  • To process payments (via Stripe)

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

Certificate check history is retained according to your plan's retention period (typically 90 days). You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through your profile settings.

5. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
  • Encrypted storage of sensitive data
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Secure payment processing through Stripe (PCI-DSS compliant)
  • Limited access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:

7. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

  • Right to access: You can request copies of your personal data
  • Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to restrict processing: You can request restriction of processing
  • Right to data portability: You can request transfer of your data
  • Right to object: You can object to processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@sslguard.net.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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 at the top of this page.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: