1. Introduction

WhatsApp Whisper Wizard ("we", "us", or "our") operates the WhatsApp number verification service (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about our users.

By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Phone Numbers

When you use our Service to check a phone number, we receive the phone number in E.164 format (e.g., +1234567890). We do not store the complete phone numbers permanently. For logging and analytics purposes, we store a hashed version of the phone number with the last 4 digits masked.

b. Technical Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our Service, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website addresses

c. Cookies

We use cookies to maintain your session and prevent abuse of our Service. These cookies do not contain personal information.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve the Service
• Prevent abuse and enforce rate limits
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Retention

We retain different types of information for different periods:

• Hashed phone numbers: 30 days for abuse prevention
• Server logs: 7 days
• Analytics data: 1 year (aggregated and anonymized)

5. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Limited access to data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security audits

However, no security measures are 100% effective, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Contact page.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact page.