1. Introduction

Welcome to PEKRYON ("we", "our", or "us"). PEKRYON is a website security and performance intelligence platform operated at pekryon.com.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account information: Name and email address provided during registration
• Website URLs: URLs you submit for security scanning
• Scan data: Results, scores, and reports generated from your scans
• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on site
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies: Session tokens and analytics identifiers

We do NOT collect payment card information. We do NOT require server access to any website you scan. All scanning is non-intrusive and read-only.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the PEKRYON scanning service
• Create and manage your account
• Generate security and performance reports for websites you submit
• Send password reset and account-related emails
• Analyse usage patterns to improve our platform
• Monitor for technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

PEKRYON uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.

• Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
• Authentication tokens: Stored in localStorage to maintain your session
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our site. GA collects anonymised usage data. You can opt out via Google's opt-out tool.
• Google AdSense: We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites. You can opt out at Google Ad Settings.

5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our platform. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the Internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or aboutads.info.

We also display affiliate recommendation cards for third-party products and services (hosting providers, SSL providers, security tools, SEO tools). These are clearly labelled and we may earn a commission if you purchase through these links. Affiliate recommendations do not affect our scan results or scoring in any way.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers: Hosting infrastructure (Hostinger) that powers our platform
• Analytics providers: Google Analytics for anonymised usage analysis
• Advertising networks: Google AdSense for displaying relevant advertisements
• Legal requirements: When required by Indian law or valid legal process

All third-party service providers are contractually required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.

7. Data Retention

• Account data: Retained as long as your account is active
• Scan results: Retained indefinitely for your history and reference
• PDF reports: Stored for 90 days, then automatically deleted from our servers
• Usage logs: Retained for up to 12 months for security and debugging

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at admin@pekryon.com.

8. Security of Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• All data transmitted over HTTPS with TLS encryption
• Passwords hashed using bcrypt — never stored in plain text
• Authentication via secure JWT tokens with 24-hour expiry
• Database access restricted to application layer only
• Regular automated security monitoring on our servers

No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Under applicable Indian data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Withdraw consent to data processing at any time
• Lodge a complaint with relevant data protection authorities

To exercise any of these rights, email us at admin@pekryon.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children's Privacy

PEKRYON is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at admin@pekryon.com.

11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites including affiliate partner sites. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites and are not responsible for their privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of PEKRYON after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.