How we collect, use, and protect your information.
This Privacy Policy describes how ScamDekho (operated by Himanshu Mishra) ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website at scamdekho.in and all related services (collectively, the "Services").
ScamDekho is a free online scam detection platform that helps Indian users identify phishing links, fake websites, fraudulent messages, QR code scams, fake payment screenshots, and UPI-related fraud using AI-powered technology. No login is required, and the platform is designed to minimise data collection and protect user privacy.
By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services. If you have questions, contact us at [email protected].
We collect information that you voluntarily submit when using our Services, including:
Sensitive Information: We do not process sensitive personal information such as Aadhaar numbers, financial details, passwords, or biometric data. If such information appears in a message or screenshot you submit for analysis, it is processed in real-time only and is not stored permanently.
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically by our servers and third-party services. This includes:
This information does not reveal your specific identity (such as your name) and is primarily used to maintain the security and operation of our Services and for internal analytics.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information when you interact with our Services. Cookies are small data files placed on your device.
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some features of our Services may not function properly.
You can learn more about cookies and how to manage them at www.allaboutcookies.org.
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC.
How Google AdSense Works:
Opting Out of Personalised Advertising:
For more information about how Google collects and uses data, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms page.
We do not have control over the cookies used by Google AdSense or other third-party advertisers. Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policies.
We use Google Analytics to track and analyse the use of our Services. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC that uses cookies to collect information about website traffic and usage patterns.
The information generated by cookies about your use of our website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers that may be located outside India. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage.
Opting Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
For more information on Google's privacy practices, visit the Google Privacy & Terms page.
Our Services use artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies ("AI Products") to analyse messages, URLs, UPI IDs, QR codes, and screenshots for scam detection. These AI Products are designed to provide risk assessments and fraud indicators.
We use third-party AI service providers, including OpenAI, to power our scam detection tools. When you submit content for analysis, the text or extracted content may be sent to these AI service providers for processing. This processing is done in real-time, and submissions are not stored permanently by our AI service providers for the purpose of training their models.
Our use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited situations:
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
When we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will delete or anonymise it.
We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our Services are intended for users who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will take reasonable steps to delete it promptly.
If you believe we may have collected information from a minor, please contact us at [email protected].
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings and opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.
Some browsers include a Do-Not-Track (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Since there is no universally accepted standard for recognising DNT signals, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals. If a standard is adopted in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. If we make material changes, we may notify you by prominently posting a notice on our website.
Your continued use of the Services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made thereunder, the Grievance Officer for the purpose of this Privacy Policy is:
Name: Himanshu Mishra
Email: [email protected]
Address: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201005, India
If you have any complaints or grievances regarding the processing of your personal information, you may contact the Grievance Officer at the above email address. The Grievance Officer shall redress your complaint within one month from the date of receipt.
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Himanshu Mishra
Doing business as ScamDekho
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201005, India
Email: [email protected]