Quick Summary
- We don't require user accounts or registration
- We don't store personal information
- Fetched URLs are cached temporarily (2 hours) for performance
- We use Google Analytics for site improvement
- We don't sell or share your data with third parties
1. Information We Collect
When You Use Our Tool
When you enter a URL to view source code, we collect:
| Data Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| URL entered | To fetch and display source code | 2 hours (cached) |
| IP address | Rate limiting & security | 7 days in logs |
| Browser type | Technical support & compatibility | Aggregate data only |
| Timestamp | Service monitoring | 30 days |
Automatic Collection
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information:
- Server logs: IP addresses, browser types, referring pages, and access times
- Cookies: Only essential cookies and analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
- Cache data: Temporarily stored HTML for performance optimization
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide the source code viewing service
- Prevent abuse and enforce rate limits
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Analyze usage patterns and fix technical issues
- Comply with legal requirements
3. Data Storage & Security
Caching
We use Memcached to temporarily store fetched web pages for 2 hours. This improves performance and reduces load on target servers.
Security Measures
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Input validation and sanitization
- Regular security updates and monitoring
4. Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data.
Google AdSense
We display ads through Google AdSense to support our free service. Google may use cookies to serve relevant ads.
Manage your Google ad preferences
5. Your Rights & Choices
You Can:
- Use our service anonymously - No registration required
- Block cookies - Though this may affect functionality
- Request data deletion - Contact us to remove your IP from logs
- Opt out of analytics - Use browser extensions or Google's opt-out tools
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your information. We may share data only when:
- Required by law or legal process
- Necessary to protect our rights or safety
- You explicitly consent to sharing
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from children.
If you believe we've inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
8. International Users
Our servers are located in the United States. By using our service, you consent to data transfer to the U.S.
We comply with applicable data protection laws including GDPR for EU users and CCPA for California residents.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be announced on our homepage.
Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025
Version: 2.0
10. Contact Us
Questions about our privacy practices?
Email: privacy@view-page-source.com
Website: https://www.view-page-source.com
Twitter: @codeviewer