Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Who we are
fixGDPR (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website fixgdpr.com, a GDPR compliance checking tool. We are the data controller for the personal data described in this policy. Contact us at: privacy@fixgdpr.com
2. What data we collect
When you run a scan (anonymous)
- The URL you submitted
- Your IP address (for rate limiting)
- Scan results (compliance checks and scores)
When you create an account
- Email address
- Name (optional, via Clerk)
- All scan history linked to your account
- Payment details (processed by Stripe — we never see card numbers)
3. Legal basis for processing
- Contract — processing your scans and delivering results you requested
- Legitimate interest — IP-based rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Consent — marketing communications (if you opt in)
4. How we use your data
- To run compliance scans and show you results
- To provide your dashboard and scan history
- To process payments for Pro/Agency plans
- To send transactional emails (scan complete, billing)
- To prevent abuse via rate limiting
We do not sell your data, use it for advertising, or share it with third parties beyond what is listed below.
5. Third-party processors
| Processor | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Neon / PostgreSQL | Database hosting | EU / US |
| Clerk | Authentication | US (SCCs) |
| Stripe | Payment processing | US (SCCs) |
| Vercel | Hosting & CDN | US/EU (SCCs) |
SCCs = Standard Contractual Clauses (EU transfer mechanism)
6. Data retention
- Anonymous scan results: deleted after 30 days
- Account scan history: kept while your account is active, deleted within 30 days of account deletion
- IP addresses for rate limiting: in-memory only, reset hourly
- Payment records: 7 years (legal requirement)
7. Your rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification — correct inaccurate data
- Erasure — request deletion of your data
- Portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Object — object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Restriction — request we limit processing of your data
To exercise any right, email privacy@fixgdpr.com. We respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority.
8. Cookies
We use only essential cookies required for authentication (session token via Clerk) and no tracking or advertising cookies. No third-party analytics are loaded on this site.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy. Material changes will be notified by email (for account holders) or by a notice on this page. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Questions? Email us at privacy@fixgdpr.com