Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-05-21

1. Introduction

T4GS LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates the t4gs service at t4gs.com ("Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 URLs and Website Data

When you submit a URL for analysis, we:

  • Temporarily cache the submitted URL and retrieved website data
  • Store this information for up to 24 hours to improve service performance
  • Automatically delete cached data after the retention period

2.2 IP Addresses

We collect IP addresses for:

  • Anti-abuse and spam prevention
  • Service security and integrity
  • Rate limiting and usage monitoring

2.3 Local Storage

We use your browser's localStorage to store your recent URL lookups locally on your device. This data:

  • Remains on your device only
  • Is not transmitted to our servers
  • Can be cleared by you at any time through your browser settings

2.4 Analytics Data

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service, to understand how our Service is used. Plausible:

  • Does not use cookies
  • Does not collect personal data
  • Provides only aggregated, anonymous usage statistics

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information solely to:

  • Provide and improve the URL analysis service
  • Prevent abuse and spam
  • Maintain service security and performance
  • Generate anonymous usage statistics

4. Information Sharing

4.1 No Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties, except:

  • As required by law or legal process
  • To protect our rights or the safety of others
  • With service providers who assist in operating our Service (bound by confidentiality)

4.2 Analytics

Plausible Analytics processes usage data on our behalf and does not share individual user data with us or third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

6. Data Retention

6.1 URL and Website Data

Cached URLs and website data are automatically deleted after 24 hours.

6.2 IP Addresses

IP addresses are retained as necessary for anti-abuse purposes and service security.

6.3 Analytics Data

Analytics data is retained by Plausible Analytics according to their privacy policy and data retention practices.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 No Account Required

Since our Service can be used anonymously without creating an account, we do not maintain personal profiles or account data.

7.2 Local Storage

You can clear your browser's localStorage at any time to remove locally stored lookup history.

7.3 Opt-Out

You can stop using our Service at any time. Cached data will be automatically deleted within 24 hours.

8. Cookies

We do not use cookies on our website. Any data storage is limited to localStorage as described above.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. International Users

Our Service is operated from the United States. If you access our Service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Last updated: 2025-05-21