We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our global news verification service.
• Process and deliver fact-check reports.
• Manage your account and subscriptions (Pro/Power plans).
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• Send important service-related notifications (e.g., account updates, billing).
• Analyze usage trends and improve site performance.
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or technical issues.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party providers for hosting, analytics, payment processing, and email delivery. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• For Legal Reasons: If required by law, court order, or government request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share specific information.
• Public Reports: Fact-check results may be shared publicly or with your permission via shareable links, but we do not associate them with your personal identity unless you choose to make them public.

• Your data is stored securely on servers located in secure data centers.
• We use industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) for data in transit.
• We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
• Uploaded verification content is retained only as long as necessary for providing the service and maintaining your report history (90 days for Pro, unlimited for Power).

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Opt out of certain data processing (including marketing communications).
• Withdraw consent where applicable.
• Data portability (in certain jurisdictions).

To exercise these rights, contact us at team@tracerscout.com.

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Our service is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it.

As a global service, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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