privacy-policy

Effective Date: May 15, 2026 | Last Updated: May 15, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Purpose.

PhoneValidator.co (“we,” “us,” or “Company”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all users of https://www.phonevalidator.co (the “Site”) and our associated API services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and your rights regarding that information.

1.2. Scope.

This Policy applies to all visitors, registered users, API customers, and paid subscribers, including those located in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).

1.3. Age of Consent.

By using this Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1. Information You Provide Directly

When you register for an account or contact us, we collect:

  • First name and last name
  • Email address
  • Payment information (processed by PayPal — we do not store card details)
  • IP address
  • Communications you send us via the Contact form

2.2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, our servers automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type, version, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time on site, and referral URLs
  • Search keywords used to find the Site
  • Device type and screen resolution

2.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Site
  • Advertising cookies: Google AdSense on blog pages only
  • Security cookies: reCAPTCHA Enterprise to prevent spam and abuse

You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. For EU/EEA users, we rely on legitimate interest and, where required, consent for analytics and advertising cookies.

2.4. Data from API and Lookup Services

Validated Data: We do not store, sell, or share any phone numbers, names, or other data submitted by users for validation purposes. Validated information (user account logs) is automatically deleted after 10 days for security and performance purposes.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your account
  • To process payments and deliver purchased lookup credits
  • To provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • To send service-related communications (account updates, receipts)
  • To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized use
  • To analyze Site traffic and usage patterns
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (EU/EEA USERS)

For users in the European Union and European Economic Area, we process personal data under the following legal bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Contract Performance: To fulfill our obligations under your subscription or API agreement
  • Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention, security, and service improvement
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Consent: For analytics and advertising cookies where required by law

5. YOUR RIGHTS (EU/EEA USERS)

If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

6. DATA SHARING AND THIRD PARTIES

6.1. Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Site and services, including:

  • Hosting provider (DigitalOcean)
  • Payment processor (PayPal)
  • Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
  • Advertising (Google AdSense — blog pages only)
  • Security (Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise)

These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and may not use it for their own marketing purposes.

6.2. Third-Party Tracking

Google, Facebook, and Twitter may track users through our Site via social media integrations and advertising. You can opt out of Google’s tracking via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at networkadvertising.org.

6.3. Legal Disclosures

We may disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of PhoneValidator.co, our users, or the public.

6.4. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Site prior to any such transfer.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Account information: Retained for the duration of your account plus 3 years
  • Validated lookup data (account logs): Automatically deleted after 10 days
  • Payment records: Retained as required by financial regulations (typically 7 years)
  • Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics default settings (14 months)

8. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These include HTTPS encryption, server-side security, and access controls.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access our services from the EU/EEA, your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including through standard contractual clauses where required.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Our Site does not currently respond to browser Do Not Track (DNT) signals. Third-party services (such as Google Analytics) may respond to DNT signals independently.

12. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our Site contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. ADVERTISERS

Google AdSense and other advertising networks may use tracking pixels or cookies on blog pages of our Site to serve ads and measure traffic. Your IP address, pages viewed, and device information may be shared with them. You can opt out of personalized advertising via Google’s Ad Settings.

14. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated Policy on this page with a revised effective date and notify users via a notice on the Site for at least 30 days. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

15. CONTACT US

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.phonevalidator.co/contact-us/
Service Area: USA & Canada

For EU/EEA users: If you are not satisfied with our response to your data protection request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.