Privacy Policy
UpCheck is a free website status checker. This policy explains what happens when you use it. It is written to be read, not to hide behind legal fog.
The short version: no account is required, UpCheck does not store your check history, and your theme preference is the only thing saved in your browser. Website checks are processed by Cloudflare and a few lookup providers as described below.
What UpCheck processes
When you submit a URL, UpCheck sends a live HTTP request to that address through Cloudflare's network. The URL is used to perform the check and is not saved by UpCheck in a database.
The check result includes the HTTP status, redirects, timing, resolved IP address, and an approximate location for that IP. Results are displayed in your browser and are not tied to an account or profile.
Technical data
Like any website, UpCheck relies on hosting infrastructure. Cloudflare may process standard technical data such as your IP address, browser information, and request timestamps in connection with serving the site and running the check. UpCheck does not use that data to build advertising profiles or sell personal information.
Local storage
UpCheck saves one preference in your browser: whether you chose the light or dark theme. It stays on your device and can be cleared through your browser settings. UpCheck does not currently use analytics or advertising cookies.
Third-party services
To produce a real check, UpCheck relies on the following services:
- Cloudflare — hosting, network delivery, and the outbound HTTP request. See the Cloudflare privacy policy.
- Google Public DNS and Cloudflare DNS — used to resolve the domain name you ask about. The domain name is sent to the resolver.
- ipinfo.io — used to estimate the location of the resolved IP address. The IP address is sent to this service. See the ipinfo.io privacy policy.
- iplocation.net — used as a fallback for an approximate country when the primary location lookup fails. The IP address is sent to this service. See iplocation.net privacy policy.
- Google AdSense — if advertising is enabled, Google and its partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve and measure ads. See Google's advertising policies.
Advertising
UpCheck may display advertising in the future to support the free service. If Google AdSense is enabled, Google and its partners may use cookies or device identifiers to deliver ads based on your visits to this and other sites. Where required, a consent mechanism will be shown before advertising cookies are used, and you can manage personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings.
UpCheck does not control the data practices of advertising partners. Their handling of information is governed by their own policies.
What UpCheck does not do
- It does not require an account or collect a name, email address, or payment details.
- It does not store a history of the URLs you check.
- It does not sell personal information.
- It does not check local, private, or internal network addresses.
Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of personal information. UpCheck does not maintain an account database or check history, so there is usually no stored record to retrieve. If you have a question or a request, contact us using the address below and we will do our best to help.
Security
The site is served over HTTPS, only public web addresses are accepted, and checks are rate limited. No online service can guarantee absolute security, but UpCheck is designed to collect as little as possible.
Children
UpCheck is a general-purpose utility and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes
This policy may be updated as the service changes, including when advertising is enabled. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated when it changes.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to contact@flowguard.us.ci.