Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Chain Check handles data.
Information Collection
Chain Check collects the following information during operation:
- Domain names and IP addresses for certificate analysis
- SSL/TLS certificate data from analyzed servers
- Basic server response metrics (response times, protocol versions)
- Error logs for debugging purposes
Data Usage
The collected information is used for:
- Performing SSL/TLS certificate analysis
- Generating security reports and recommendations
- Improving tool functionality and accuracy
- Debugging and error resolution
Data Storage
Chain Check operates primarily as a command-line tool and:
- Stores temporary data locally during analysis
- Creates local log files for debugging
- Optionally saves certificate files when requested
- Does not maintain a persistent database
- Does not send data to external servers (except for Certificate Transparency log queries)
Third-Party Services
Chain Check interacts with the following external services:
- Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh, Google CT)
- Target servers for certificate analysis
- OCSP responders for certificate validation
Data Protection
We protect your data by:
- Operating entirely on your local system
- Not collecting or transmitting personal information
- Using secure connections for external queries
- Implementing proper error handling and logging
User Control
Users have control over:
- Which domains are analyzed
- Whether to save certificate files locally
- Log file retention and deletion
- Certificate Transparency log queries
New Features and Data Handling
Recent additions to Chain Check include:
- Certificate Transparency log analysis with privacy-aware queries
- Enhanced server health monitoring with configurable metrics
- Comprehensive security scanning with user-controlled scope
- Interactive CLI with local command history
Updates
This privacy policy may be updated occasionally. Last updated: January 2024.