Privacy Policy
Updated March 18, 2026
How data is handled on the site
This summary reflects how the current application behaves. It should be reviewed again whenever storage, analytics, or ad integrations change.
Information you submit
When you run a link, place, or business check, the query text and generated report may be stored so the site can show recent reports, speed up repeat lookups, and improve report availability. When you submit a community comment, the comment text, author name if provided, rating, and vote totals are also stored.
Information the site does not currently ask for
The site does not require account creation for basic checks. It does not currently ask for passwords, government ID numbers, or payment details in order to use the core scanning tools.
Advertising
The site loads Google AdSense. Third-party advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to serve or measure ads subject to their own policies. You can learn more through Google's advertising and privacy documentation.
Cookies and browser storage
The application uses limited browser state for interface behavior. For example, a UI cookie may be used to remember sidebar state. See the cookie policy for a short summary.
How data is used
- To generate and cache safety reports.
- To publish recent search results and community context.
- To investigate false-positive and false-negative feedback.
- To operate ads and core site functionality.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to contact@howsafeisthis.com.