Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
1. Introduction
[TODO: Company legal name] ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Plagiarism Checker Plus website at https://plagiarismcheckerplus.com and the related tools, products, and services (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the rights you have over your data.
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
2. Who we are
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
[TODO: Company legal name]
[TODO: Registered business address, including country]
Contact: [TODO: privacy contact email, e.g. privacy@plagiarismcheckerplus.com]
[TODO: If applicable, EU/UK representative name and address]
3. Information we collect
We collect the following categories of information:
a) Information you provide directly. Account details (name, email, password), billing information, support messages, and any text you submit to the Service for plagiarism, AI, grammar, or citation analysis.
b) Information collected automatically. Device and browser type, IP address, approximate location (country/region), referring URL, pages viewed, and timestamps. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect some of this information (see "Cookies" below).
c) Information from third parties. If you sign in using Google, Microsoft, or another identity provider, we receive your basic profile information from that provider. If you pay through Stripe or another processor, we receive limited transaction metadata.
4. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service, including running plagiarism, AI, grammar, and citation analysis.
• Create and manage your account, authenticate you, and process payments.
• Communicate with you about your account, transactional matters, and (with your consent) product updates.
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
• Analyze usage trends in aggregate to improve features and performance.
5. Legal bases for processing (EEA / UK users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
• Performance of a contract — to deliver the Service you signed up for.
• Legitimate interests — to operate, secure, and improve the Service, provided your interests do not override ours.
• Consent — for marketing communications and certain cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time.
• Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws and lawful requests.
6. Text you submit for analysis
Text you submit for plagiarism, AI, grammar, or citation analysis is processed solely to generate a result for you. We do not sell your text, publish it, or use it to train generative AI models.
Free scans are processed in memory and not stored after the result is returned. Account scans are stored privately under your account so you can revisit reports, and can be deleted at any time from your dashboard.
[TODO: Confirm exact retention windows and storage location, e.g. AWS us-east-1, and update if needed.]
9. Data retention
We retain account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we delete or anonymize your personal data within [TODO: e.g. 30 days], except where we are required to keep certain records (for example, tax invoices) for longer.
Free scan content is not stored. Account scan content is retained until you delete it from your dashboard or close your account.
10. Security
We use industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including TLS encryption in transit, encryption at rest, role-based access controls, and continuous monitoring. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to maintain a high standard.
[TODO: Mention any certifications you hold, e.g. SOC 2, ISO 27001, if applicable.]
11. International transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including [TODO: country/region of primary servers]. When we transfer personal data out of the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and other safeguards as required by applicable law.
12. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restrict or object to certain processing.
• Port your data to another service.
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [TODO: privacy contact email]. We will respond within the time required by applicable law (typically 30 days).
13. California residents (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, to correct inaccurate information, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell your personal information. To submit a request, email [TODO: privacy contact email].
14. Children
The Service is not directed to children under [TODO: 13 / 16 — pick based on jurisdiction]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
15. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top. Material changes will be communicated by email or an in-product notice.
16. Contact us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices?
Email: [TODO: privacy contact email]
Mail: [TODO: Registered business address]