Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
At SearchNest, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
Browser-Based Processing
SearchNest operates entirely in your browser. We do not transmit, store, or collect any of the text, content, or data you process through our tools. All operations are performed locally on your device.
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website and device information
- General location information (country/region level)
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze how you use our website. These are primarily session cookies that are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
Contact Information
If you contact us directly (via email or contact forms), we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services
- To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
- To respond to your inquiries and support requests
- To send occasional updates about new features or important notices
- To comply with legal obligations
- To prevent fraud and enhance security
3. Data Security
Your security is important to us. SearchNest employs multiple layers of security measures:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
- Local processing of all user input in your browser
- No storage of personal content or data on our servers
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Compliance with industry-standard security practices
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to help us operate our website and conduct our business, including:
- Analytics services (to understand how users interact with our site)
- Hosting providers
- Email services
These third-party providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access your personal information
- Right to request deletion of your information
- Right to opt-out of marketing communications
- Right to data portability
- Right to request correction of inaccurate information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in the Contact Us section.
6. Children's Privacy
SearchNest is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your home country. By using SearchNest, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of SearchNest following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
SearchNest
Email: privacy@searchnest.io
Website: www.searchnest.io
10. Additional Rights for EU Residents
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your rights. You can also request information about our legal basis for processing your data and request restriction of processing.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 2024 and was last updated on December 27, 2024.