Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 18, 2024

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how NetWatchly ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and processes data. NetWatchly is designed with a minimal data collection approach and does not use tracking, advertising systems, or behavioral profiling.

2. Data Controller

NetWatchly is operated by an individual developer. For any privacy-related inquiries, contact: [email protected].

3. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide the service.

Account Data

• Email address (used for account creation and authentication)
• Account timestamps (e.g., creation and last activity)

Service Data

• URLs you configure for monitoring
• Monitoring settings (intervals, thresholds)
• Monitoring results (status codes, response times, timestamps, and basic error data)

Technical Data

• Temporary processing of IP addresses for security, abuse prevention, and system reliability
• Basic request logs (non-persistent where reasonably possible)

We do not collect sensitive personal data and do not use tracking or analytics systems.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

NetWatchly does not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising. Authentication state may be stored locally in your browser (e.g., localStorage) solely to maintain your session. No third-party tracking technologies are used.

5. How We Use Data

We use your data strictly to:

• operate and maintain uptime monitoring functionality
• perform checks on your configured endpoints
• display results within your dashboard
• send alert notifications
• ensure system security, prevent abuse, and improve reliability

We do not:

• sell your data
• use your data for advertising or marketing
• profile users or track behavior

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, we process your data under the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity — to provide the service you signed up for
• Legitimate interest — for security, abuse prevention, and service reliability
• Legal obligation — where required by law

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to operate the service:

• account data is stored while your account is active
• monitoring data is retained to provide history and functionality
• temporary logs are retained only as needed for debugging and security

Upon account deletion, data is removed in accordance with Section 8.

8. Data Deletion

You may delete your account at any time. Upon deletion:

• personal data is deleted or anonymized from active systems
• monitoring data is deleted
• associated records are removed from active service infrastructure

Some limited technical or security-related data may be retained temporarily where required for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or operational security.

9. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or share your data with advertisers or data brokers. We may use third-party providers strictly for operating the service, such as:

• hosting and infrastructure providers (e.g., Railway)
• email delivery services (for alerts)

These providers process data only on our behalf and only for service delivery purposes.

10. Data Transfers

Your data may be processed on infrastructure located outside your country of residence. Where applicable, we take reasonable steps to ensure that data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

11. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

• access your data
• correct inaccurate data
• request deletion of your data
• restrict or object to certain processing
• request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact: [email protected] We aim to respond within 30 days.

12. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• HTTPS encryption
• access control restrictions
• monitoring for abuse and anomalies

However, no system is completely secure.

13. Children's Privacy

NetWatchly is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the effective date above. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests: [email protected]