Privacy Policy

Effective date: Jan 1, 2025

NANOWEBGROUP LTD. ("us", "we", or "our") operates Scute, an authentication software product available via API, SDKs, and integrations (hereinafter referred to as the "Service").

This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions.

Definitions

Service
Service refers to the Scute authentication platform, accessible via API, SDKs, and associated integrations, operated by NANOWEBGROUP LTD.

Personal Data
Personal Data means any information about an identifiable individual (such as an email address or IP address) that can identify a person either directly or indirectly.

Usage Data
Usage Data is data collected automatically through the Service, such as diagnostics, usage patterns, and technical data related to your use of the Service.

Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device (computer or mobile device).

Data Controller
Data Controller means the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, NANOWEBGROUP LTD. is the Data Controller.

Data Processors (or Service Providers)
A Data Processor is a party that processes data on behalf of the Data Controller. We may use various third-party Service Providers to process your data.

Data Subject (or User)
Data Subject is any living individual using our Service.

Information Collection and Use

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our Service to you.

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Usage data
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We may use your Personal Data to contact you with service updates, technical notices, or important security alerts. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following unsubscribe links or instructions in any message we send.

Usage Data
We may collect information on how the Service is accessed and used. This Usage Data may include technical information such as:
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • API request logs
  • SDK integration events
  • Date and time of your activity
  • Diagnostic and crash data
Tracking Cookies Data
We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity and improve the Service. Examples include:
  • Session Cookies: To operate our Service.
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your settings.
  • Security Cookies: For security purposes.

You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies; however, certain functionality may be affected.

Use of Data

Scute (NANOWEBGROUP LTD.) uses collected data to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Notify you of changes or updates
  • Provide customer support
  • Monitor Service usage and prevent fraud
  • Improve technical performance and security
  • Provide you with relevant offers and news (if you opt-in)

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Although Scute is intended for U.S. users only, if your data is processed under GDPR (for example, if you access from the EU/EEA), we rely on:

  • Your consent
  • Contractual obligations
  • Legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention)
  • Compliance with legal obligations

Retention of Data

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce legal agreements and policies

Usage Data is typically retained for internal analysis and security purposes.

Transfer of Data

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to the United States and process it there.

We ensure that any data transferred is secured and handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Disclosure of Data

We may disclose your data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation
  • Protect and defend the rights or property of NANOWEBGROUP LTD.
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
  • Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
  • Protect against legal liability

Disclosure of Data

We may disclose your data:

  • In business transactions: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To enforce our rights and investigate fraud or misuse

Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your Personal Data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Service Providers

We engage third-party Service Providers to support our Service, including:

  • Analytics: Google Analytics (https://policies.google.com/privacy)
  • Remarketing: Google Ads, Facebook Ads
  • Payments: Stripe (https://stripe.com/us/privacy), PayPal/Braintree (https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full)

These providers access your data only to perform their tasks and are obligated to maintain confidentiality.

Links to Other Sites

Our Service may link to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

Children's Privacy

Scute does not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us at hello@scute.io.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you by email or prominent notice before the changes take effect.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@scute.io.