Privacy Policy
Last update: September 20, 2023

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 1,2026]

Welcome to Project Scrubber. We recognize the importance of privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data of our users.

This Privacy Policy explains how Project Scrubber by Rosario Rizzo ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website [inserisci url sito, es. projectscrubber.com] (the "Site") and use the Project Scrubber MS Project Add-in (the "Software").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site and the Software, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. The Core Privacy Principle of Project Scrubber

Unlike many software providers, Project Scrubber operates on a "Zero-Knowledge" basis regarding your project data.

The Software is a native Microsoft Project Add-in that processes your .mpp files strictly locally on your computer.

  • We DO NOT upload, send, store, or have access to your Microsoft Project files (.mpp), project schedules, resources, costs, notes, or any other data contained within your operational plans.

  • All data scrubbing operations are performed within your local environment.

2. Information We Collect

While we do not access your project data, we do collect certain information necessary to provide the Software, process payments, and improve our website experience.

A. Personal Data You Provide to Us

We collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for a trial, purchase a license, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us for support. This may include:

  • Name

  • Email Address

  • Billing Address (for purchase invoicing)

  • Company Name (optional)

  • Payment Information: Payment processing is handled safely via secure third-party payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store full credit card numbers or financial details on our servers. We receive only transaction confirmations.

B. License and Technical Data

To prevent fraud and manage active subscriptions, when you activate the Software, we collect:

  • License Key

  • Anonymized Device ID / Machine Hash (to bind the license to a specific computer based on your plan)

C. Website Information Collected Automatically (Cookies)

Like most websites, we collect certain information via cookies and similar technologies to improve Site navigation and analyze usage. This includes:

  • IP addresses (anonymized)

  • Browser type

  • Referring/exit pages

  • Operating system

  • Date/time stamps

  • Clickstream data

We use Google Analytics (with IP anonymization active) to help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage the Software: Validating license keys, managing subscriptions, and providing updates.

  • To process transactions: Invoicing and fulfilling your purchase orders.

  • To provide customer support: Responding to your questions and troubleshooting issues.

  • To improve the Site: Analyzing how users use our Site to improve usability.

  • Communications (with consent): Sending you product updates, technical notices, or promotional materials (you may opt-out at any time).

  • Legal Compliance: Meeting accounting, legal, or tax obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR - European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using the personal data described above depends on the data concerned and the context in which we collect it:

  • Performance of a Contract: To process your purchase and provide you with the Software license.

  • Consent: When you opt-in to receive our newsletter.

  • Legitimate Interests: Analyzing Site usage to improve our business and detecting/preventing fraud regarding license usage.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We share information only with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

Our third-party processors include:

  • Payment Gateways: [Stripe / PayPal] (for secure payment processing).

  • Email Marketing Services: [Es. Acumbamail] (if you subscribe to our newsletter).

  • Website Analytics: Google Analytics.

  • Hosting Provider: Lindo.ai.

We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

6. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These include SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology for data transmission and restricted access to personal data.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information (name, email, billing details) only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, such as managing active licenses, meeting legal/accounting requirements, or until you request its deletion. Technical data used for license binding is kept for the duration of the license term.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., the EEA or California), you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.

  • The right of rectification (fixing incorrect data).

  • The right to object to or restrict our processing of your data.

  • The right to data portability.

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time where we relied on consent to process your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11.

9. Third-Party Links and Software

A. Website Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites (e.g., Microsoft). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites.

B. Microsoft Project

As stated, Project Scrubber is an Add-in for Microsoft Project. Your use of Microsoft Project is governed by Microsoft's own privacy policy and terms. We are not responsible for how Microsoft handles your data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Project Scrubber by Rosario Rizzo Email: https://www.rinorizzo.com/support

 Website: https://www.rinorizzo.com/contatti/