Last Updated: January 2, 2025
At WebsiteDown.xyz, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the data we collect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website status monitoring service.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Automatically Collected Data
When you use WebsiteDown.xyz, we automatically collect certain information to provide our service effectively:
| Data Type |
Purpose |
Retention Period |
| IP Address |
Rate limiting, abuse prevention, geographic insights |
30 days |
| Country/Location |
Geographic analysis, regional service optimization |
30 days |
| Browser Type & Version |
Technical compatibility, service optimization |
30 days |
| Device Information |
Responsive design optimization |
30 days |
| Timestamps |
Request tracking, rate limiting, analytics |
30 days |
Rate Limiting & IP Storage
We store your IP address temporarily (30 days) to enforce rate limits of 10 requests per 60 seconds per IP address. This prevents abuse and ensures fair service availability for all users.
1.2 User-Submitted Reports
When you submit reports about website status, we collect:
- Report Type: Error received, inaccessible, login issues, slow performance, search issues, or other
- IP Address: For verification and spam prevention
- Country: Derived from IP address for geographic analysis
- Browser Information: For technical context and troubleshooting
- Timestamp: When the report was submitted
- Domain: The website you're reporting about
1.3 Website Monitoring Data
For websites you check, we store:
- Domain names and status check results
- Response times and HTTP status codes
- Screenshots of website homepages
- Uptime and downtime statistics
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Service Provision
- Processing website status checks and monitoring requests
- Displaying real-time status information and historical data
- Generating uptime reports and statistics
2.2 Rate Limiting & Abuse Prevention
- Enforcing usage limits (10 requests per 60 seconds per IP)
- Preventing automated abuse and spam
- Maintaining service quality for all users
2.3 Service Improvement
- Analyzing usage patterns to improve our service
- Understanding geographic distribution of users
- Optimizing performance based on browser and device data
- Identifying and fixing technical issues
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Service Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
- Technical Providers: With hosting and infrastructure providers who help us operate our service (under strict confidentiality agreements)
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- Secure server infrastructure with encryption
- Access controls and authentication systems
- Regular security audits and updates
- Data minimization - we only collect what's necessary
- Automatic data expiration (30-day retention for most data)
5. Data Retention
Automatic Data Deletion
Most personal data (IP addresses, location, browser information) is automatically deleted after 30 days. Website monitoring data may be retained longer for historical analysis but is not linked to personal information.
Retention Schedule:
- IP Addresses: 30 days (for rate limiting)
- User Reports: 30 days (for trend analysis)
- Location/Country Data: 30 days (anonymized after)
- Browser Information: 30 days (for compatibility)
- Website Status Data: Up to 1 year (anonymized, for historical trends)
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request information about data we have collected about you
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information
7. Cookies and Tracking
WebsiteDown.xyz uses minimal tracking:
- No Advertising Cookies: We don't use advertising or marketing cookies
- Essential Functionality: We may use local storage for essential site functionality
- Analytics: Basic usage analytics to improve our service (anonymized)
8. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- IP Geolocation: ip-api.com for determining country from IP addresses
- Infrastructure: Cloud hosting providers for service delivery
9. Children's Privacy
WebsiteDown.xyz is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.
10. International Users
WebsiteDown.xyz is operated from servers that may be located in various countries. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify users of significant changes through our website
- Continue to protect your information in accordance with this policy
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