Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 1, 2026
1. Who we are
Scanance (scanance.com) is a stock screening tool that provides technical analysis data for informational purposes. When we say “we”, “us”, or “Scanance” in this policy, we mean the operator of this website.
Contact: our contact page
2. What data we collect
We collect as little data as possible. Here is what we collect and why:
Data you provide
- Account information — If you create an account, we collect your email address and the information you use to sign in. This is used only for authentication and account management.
- Contact messages — If you reach out to us via email, we store the contents of that communication to respond to your inquiry.
Data collected automatically
- Analytics data — We use Umami, a privacy-focused analytics tool. Umami does not use cookies, does not track individuals across sites, and does not collect personal information. It records aggregate page views, referrers, browser type, and country. All data is anonymized.
- Advertising data — If you consent to advertising cookies, we use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time through our cookie settings or at Google Ad Settings.
- Local storage — We store your preferences (theme choice, cookie consent, disclaimer acceptance) in your browser's local storage. This data never leaves your device.
Data we do NOT collect
- We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing
- We do not use Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel
- Advertising cookies are only loaded with your explicit consent
3. Cookies and similar technologies
Scanance uses minimal cookies:
| Cookie / Storage | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| scanance_theme | Essential | Remembers your light/dark mode preference |
| scanance_disclaimer | Essential | Remembers that you accepted the disclaimer |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent choice |
| Authentication session | Essential | Keeps you signed in (if you have an account) |
| Google AdSense cookies | Advertising (opt-in) | Used by Google to serve and personalize ads. Only loaded with your consent. |
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Clearing your browser data will reset all stored preferences.
4. How we use your data
We use the data we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the Scanance service
- Authenticate users who create accounts
- Remember your preferences (theme, disclaimer, cookie consent)
- Understand how the site is used in aggregate (via anonymized analytics)
- Respond to your questions or support requests
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or automated decision-making.
5. Payment processing
If you purchase a premium subscription, payments are processed by a third-party payment provider who acts as the Merchant of Record. This means the payment provider is the legal seller of the subscription and handles all payment data (credit card numbers, billing addresses) directly. Scanance does not store or have access to your full payment card details.
The payment provider may collect information necessary to process your transaction, including your name, email, billing address, and payment method. Their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policy.
6. Data sharing
We do not sell your data. We share data only in these limited cases:
- Payment provider — To process premium subscriptions (see section 5)
- Legal requirements — If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Service protection — To prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats to the service
7. Data retention
Account data is retained for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we delete your data within 30 days, except where we are legally required to retain it.
Analytics data (anonymized, aggregated) is retained indefinitely as it cannot be linked to any individual.
8. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for non-essential data processing
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Object to data processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at our contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
9. International data transfers
Scanance is operated from Israel. If you access the service from the European Union, United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, your data may be transferred to and processed in Israel. By using Scanance, you consent to this transfer.
10. Children
Scanance is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, contact us and we will delete it.
11. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure authentication, and restricted access to production systems. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Legal bases for processing (EU/EEA/UK users)
If you are in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, we process your information based on the following legal bases:
- Contract performance — Processing necessary to provide the service to you (e.g., account authentication, displaying scan results)
- Consent — Where you have given consent for non-essential processing (e.g., analytics cookies). You can withdraw consent at any time
- Legitimate interests — Processing necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving the service, preventing fraud), where those interests are not overridden by your rights
- Legal obligation — Where we are legally required to process your data
13. Data retention details
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Account data (email, preferences) | Until account deletion + 30 days |
| Authentication sessions | Until logout or session expiry |
| Local storage (theme, consent) | Until you clear browser data |
| Analytics (anonymized, aggregate) | Indefinite (cannot identify individuals) |
| Payment data | Handled by payment provider per their policy |
| Support emails | Up to 2 years after resolution |
We may retain certain data for longer periods where required by law (e.g., financial records, tax obligations) or to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
14. Third-party data providers
Scanance uses market data from third-party financial data providers. These providers may have their own privacy policies governing how they collect and process data. Scanance does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party data providers.
15. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will post a notice on the website. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
16. Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, contact us at: our contact page