Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
ScanMyHVAC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at scanmyhvac.com.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Images: Photos you upload of HVAC equipment for identification purposes
- Email Address: When you purchase a full report
- Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe; we do not store your payment details
Information Automatically Collected
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
- IP Address: For analytics and security purposes
How We Use Your Information
- To provide HVAC equipment identification services
- To process payments and deliver purchased reports
- To improve our services and user experience
- To communicate with you about your purchases
- To comply with legal obligations
Image Processing
Images you upload are processed using AI technology to identify HVAC equipment. Images are:
- Processed in real-time for identification
- Stored temporarily to enable report retrieval
- Not used for any other purpose without your consent
- Not shared with third parties except as necessary to provide our services
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Stripe: Payment processing
- Cloudflare: Website hosting and security
- Anthropic: AI-powered image analysis
- Google Analytics: Website analytics
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Scan data is typically retained for 30 days after the scan is performed.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your personal information
- Object to processing of your information
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@scanmyhvac.com.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: hello@scanmyhvac.com