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Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 10, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how CheckMyCOA™ collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our website and services. By using CheckMyCOA, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us provide and improve our educational COA analysis services. This includes:

  • Account information: Your name, email address, and authentication details when you create an account.
  • Uploaded content: Certificates of Analysis (COAs), images, PDFs, and related files you upload for analysis.
  • Usage information: Pages visited, features used, analysis history, and interactions with the platform.
  • Device and technical data: Browser type, IP address, device identifiers, and operating system.

2. Google Sign-In Authentication

CheckMyCOA uses Google Sign-In to provide a fast, secure authentication experience. When you sign in with Google, we receive the information you authorize Google to share with us, which typically includes your name, email address, and profile picture.

We do not receive or store your Google password. Your Google account credentials are managed entirely by Google. You can revoke CheckMyCOA's access to your Google account at any time through your Google Account settings.

3. Stripe Payment Processing

We use Stripe to process payments for Professional Membership subscriptions. When you subscribe, Stripe collects your payment information directly on our behalf. CheckMyCOA does not store complete credit card numbers or bank account details.

Stripe's handling of your payment information is governed by their privacy practices. We encourage you to review Stripe's Privacy Policy for more information.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

CheckMyCOA uses cookies and similar technologies to operate our website, authenticate users, remember preferences, and understand how visitors interact with our platform.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to sign in or use some features of the service.

5. Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand how users engage with CheckMyCOA so we can improve the experience. These tools may collect information such as pages viewed, time spent on the site, and general usage patterns.

Analytics data is aggregated and used to identify trends, diagnose technical issues, and guide product improvements. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information and uploaded content for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account or request data removal, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Aggregated, de-identified analytics data may be retained indefinitely because it cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@checkmycoa.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

8. Educational Disclaimer

CheckMyCOA is an educational platform. Our reports and analyses are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute laboratory certification, product verification, safety guarantees, or professional advice.

Any information you upload is processed to generate educational insights. We do not use uploaded content to certify, endorse, or recommend any product, vendor, or manufacturer.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: privacy@checkmycoa.com

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.