Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Scammed.org (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.scammed.org/ (the “Website”).

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Submit scam reports or stories
  • Contact us via forms or email
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates

This information may include:

  • Name (optional)
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Details about scam incidents

⚠️ Important: Please avoid submitting sensitive personal or financial information unless absolutely necessary.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

This data helps us improve performance and detect abuse.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance user experience
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Remember preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Publish and review scam reports (with sensitive data removed)
  • Respond to inquiries or support requests
  • Improve Website content and functionality
  • Monitor and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
  • Send updates or important notices (if subscribed)

4. Publication of User Submissions

If you submit a scam report:

  • Your content may be published publicly on the Website
  • Personally identifiable information may be edited, anonymized, or removed
  • We reserve the right to modify or remove submissions for safety or legal reasons

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information:

  • With service providers (hosting, analytics, security tools)
  • With law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required
  • To protect rights, safety, or prevent fraud

6. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

  • Operate the Website
  • Maintain scam report records
  • Comply with legal obligations

You may request deletion of your personal data (see Section 9).

7. Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect your data.
However, no online platform can guarantee complete security.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

  • Analytics tools (e.g., traffic analysis)
  • Hosting providers
  • Email communication services

These third parties may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent
  • Object to data processing

To exercise your rights, contact: info@scammed.org

10. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under 13 (or applicable legal age).
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. International Users

If you access this Website from outside our primary operating region, your data may be transferred and processed in other countries.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:

14. Disclaimer

Scammed.org provides information for educational and awareness purposes only.
We do not provide legal, financial, or investigative services.