Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for Flag Sonar
By creating an account or using Flag Sonar ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
Flag Sonar LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates flagsonar.com and all related services.
Flag Sonar is an AI-powered social media audit tool. You upload your own social media data archives, and our system analyzes them to identify content that may pose a reputational risk. We do not access your social media accounts directly. All scanning is performed on data you voluntarily provide.
You must be at least 18 years old to use Flag Sonar. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement. The Service is intended for use in the United States. Use from other jurisdictions is at your own risk and subject to applicable local laws.
You may only upload and scan social media archives that belong to you. You must be the registered owner of the account from which the archive was downloaded.
Uploading an archive that belongs to another person — even with their knowledge — without their explicit written consent is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in immediate account termination and may constitute a violation of applicable federal and state privacy laws, including but not limited to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (18 U.S.C. § 1030) and applicable state privacy statutes.
By checking the certification box at the time of upload, you confirm under penalty of account termination that the archive you are submitting belongs to you and that you are the authorized account holder. This certification is logged with a timestamp.
Your uploaded archive is processed and permanently deleted from our systems after scanning is complete. We do not store, sell, or share your raw archive data. We retain only the specific findings generated by the scan, associated with your Flag Sonar account. You may delete your findings at any time, and they will be permanently removed from our database.
Flag Sonar offers a free tier that displays your top 3 findings. Full access requires a one-time payment of $20 USD.
Your payment is a one-time transaction. You will not be charged again unless you initiate an additional purchase.
Due to the immediate delivery of digital results, all sales are final. We do not offer refunds once your full report has been delivered. If you experience a technical issue that prevented you from accessing your results, contact support@flagsonar.com within 7 days of payment.
Each account is limited to two scans: one initial paid audit and one free verification rescan. The verification rescan is available only after the user has addressed at least 85% of their findings. Scan limits are per account and non-transferable.
The Flag Sonar platform, brand, scoring methodology, and all related content are owned by Flag Sonar LLC. You retain ownership of your own social media data. By uploading your archive, you grant us a limited, temporary license to process it solely for the purpose of generating your audit report.
You may not use Flag Sonar to:
Flag Sonar provides AI-generated analysis for informational purposes only. Our findings represent potential reputational risks based on pattern analysis — they do not constitute legal advice, employment advice, or a guarantee of any outcome. We make no warranty that our analysis is complete, accurate, or that addressing findings will prevent any specific consequence.
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Flag Sonar LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to lost opportunities, reputational harm, or employment outcomes. Our total liability to you shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Flag Sonar LLC and its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms, your misuse of the Service, or your violation of any third party's rights.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms, with or without notice. Upon termination, your findings will be deleted from our systems within 30 days.
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice within the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Cook County, Illinois.
Flag Sonar LLC
support@flagsonar.com
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Flag Sonar LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
When you create an account, we collect your name and email address. This is stored securely using Firebase Authentication (Google).
You voluntarily upload social media archive files for scanning. These files are processed temporarily and permanently deleted after your scan completes. We do not store your raw archive data.
We retain the findings generated from your scan — including post snippets, risk scores, and associated metadata — and associate them with your account. This data is stored in Firebase Realtime Database and can be deleted by you at any time.
Payments are processed by Stripe. We do not collect, store, or have access to your credit card or banking information. Stripe's privacy policy governs their handling of payment data.
We may collect basic usage data such as scan timestamps, account creation date, and scan count. We do not use third-party analytics or advertising trackers.
When you certify that an archive belongs to you, we log a timestamp of that confirmation associated with your account for legal compliance purposes.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising purposes.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Archive files | Deleted immediately after scanning |
| Scan findings | Retained until you delete them or close your account |
| Account information | Retained until account deletion |
| Payment records | Retained by Stripe per their policy |
| Self-certification logs | Retained for 2 years for legal compliance |
We use industry-standard security measures including Firebase Authentication, user-level database security rules, HTTPS encryption on all data in transit, and Stripe for PCI-compliant payment processing.
No system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but take reasonable precautions to protect your data.
You may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact support@flagsonar.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Flag Sonar is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has created an account, contact us immediately.
We use the following third-party services:
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing their data handling.
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion. To submit a request, email support@flagsonar.com with the subject line "CCPA Request."
We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or a notice within the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For privacy-related questions or requests:
Flag Sonar LLC
support@flagsonar.com
flagsonar.com