Privacy Policy

Introduction

Bulk Address Check ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our address verification service.

By using AddressVerify Pro, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, company name
• Billing Information: Credit card details, billing address (processed securely through Stripe)
• Profile Information: Optional phone number, job title, preferences
• Support Communications: Messages, feedback, and correspondence with our support team

2. Address Data You Submit

• Street addresses, cities, states, ZIP codes submitted for verification
• Batch processing files containing address data
• API requests containing address information

Note: We process this data to provide our service but do not use it for any other purpose without your consent.

3. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on site
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
• API Usage: API calls made, endpoints accessed, timestamps
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: See our Cookies section below

4. Information from Third Parties

• Payment processors (Stripe) for transaction verification
• Authentication services (OAuth providers if you use social login)
• Analytics providers for usage insights

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

• Provide, maintain, and improve our address verification service
• Process and validate address data you submit
• Generate verification results and reports
• Enable API access and functionality

Account Management

• Create and manage your user account
• Process payments and subscriptions
• Send service-related notifications and updates
• Provide customer support

Security and Compliance

• Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

Improvements and Analytics

• Analyze usage trends to improve our service
• Develop new features and functionality
• Conduct research and analytics

Communications

• Send administrative messages and service updates
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Send promotional emails (you can opt out anytime)

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our service:

• Payment Processing: Stripe for secure payment transactions
• Email Services: For sending transactional and marketing emails
• Cloud Hosting: For data storage and service delivery
• Analytics: For usage analysis and service improvement

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to:

• Court orders or legal processes
• Law enforcement requests
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Prevention of fraud or security threats

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

With Your Consent

We may share information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards

• Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
• Secure Storage: Encrypted databases and secure servers
• Access Controls: Role-based access and authentication
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing

Organizational Safeguards

• Employee training on data protection
• Confidentiality agreements with staff and contractors
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Incident response procedures

Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods depending on the type of data:

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for 90 days after deletion
• Address Data: Retained according to your subscription plan and compliance requirements
• Billing Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
• Usage Logs: Retained for 12 months for security and analytics
• Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out or for 3 years from last interaction

After retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

Your Privacy Rights

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

Access and Portability

• Request a copy of your personal data
• Export your data in a machine-readable format

Correction and Deletion

• Update or correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)

Control and Restriction

• Opt out of marketing communications
• Restrict certain data processing activities
• Object to automated decision-making

How to Exercise Your Rights

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies We Use

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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