Welcome to the Search Encrypt Privacy Policy
Search Encrypt ("we" or "us") respects and protects the privacy of consumers; and is committed to delivering a privacy-safe search environment. When you use Search Encrypt, you trust us with your searches and we understand and value this trust. We have provided this Privacy Policy to explain how Search Encrypt protects your privacy while searching, what information we collect through Search Encrypt and some of your privacy rights regarding that information.
Effective January 2020
Summary of our Search Encrypt Practices
1. Search Encrypt does not track search history in any user identifiable way.
The most popular search engines create search profiles of specific users in order to retarget ads based on those search queries as the user navigates the internet. Search Encrypt does not track your search history in any user identifiable way.
2. Search Encrypt does not retain server logs.
Search Encrypt does not use tracking tools or maintain logs that compromise your privacy.
3. Search Encrypt prevents your ISP from tracking your search terms.
Some search engines do not encrypt your queries, which means your Internet Service Provider (ISP) can intercept and access them and connect them to your web and/or cable account. When you use Search Encrypt, your search queries are encrypted so that your ISP cannot read them.
4. Search Encrypt does not associate your searches from your online accounts.
Search Encrypt completely disconnects your searches from being tied to your email accounts and social profiles.
5. Search Encrypt helps hide your search history on your device.
Search Encrypt uses proprietary technology to hide you search history from others who may use your device after you search. This may save you from some embarrassing situations.
6. More Information.
For more information about protecting your privacy, you may wish to visit http://www.netcoalition.com and http://www.privacyalliance.org. If you wish to be notified of any updates to this Privacy Policy, please check back frequently as any updates will be posted to SearchEncrypt.com with a new effective date.
Information We May Collect
We store aggregated search data and error log data to improve product performance, but never store IP addresses or unique user identifiers in connection with such data in order to ensure that none of the information collected in connection with your search activity is personally identifiable information (as such term is commonly understood in the United States without reference to any applicable state laws).
When using a browser extension built by Search Encrypt, we collect the extension version, browser user agent, url referrer, extension platform identifier, and a setting for if remote searches should be encrypted. As part of encryption within the extension, the encryption version date, encryption key, and an expiring encryption search token are stored locally.
In some circumstances, we may append an affiliate code to certain sites linked to our Search Encrypt product, either directly or through search results delivered to you. In doing so, we may collect a small commission in connection with your activity, but do not pass any of your personally identifiable information to any such third party sites. We do not utilize any third party to assist us with appending such affiliate code and we do not work with any third party site that collects personally identifiable information in connection with our participation in such affiliate programs. As such, no personally identifiable information is shared from our Search Encrypt product and the only information that is collected is product information that is not relatable to any particular end user and we do not retain such information in any case.
Search Encrypt does not use cookies to store user settings or any other site data.
To the extent you provide us with feedback, we may store your email address if you provide it (but you are not required to do so).
Information We May Share
To the extent we receive any legally binding request to comply with a court order or applicable law, we will share the information requested of us to the extent we have it, but, as noted above, we would expect this information to be very limited and likely of little use given our limited information collection.
To the extent we receive any legally binding request to comply with a court order or applicable law, we will share the information requested of us to the extent we have it, but, as noted above, we would expect this information to be very limited and likely of little use given our default settings.
Age Restriction
Search Encrypt is not intended for children under the age of 13 (under 16 in the EEA). You are prohibited from using Search Encrypt if you are under the age of 13 (under 16 in the EEA). While we do not knowingly collect information, including personally identifiable information, from children under the age of 13 (under 16 in the EEA), in the event that we learn that we have collected personally identifiable information from a child under the age of 13 (under 16 in the EEA), we will promptly delete it, unless legally required to retain such data. Please contact us immediately if you believe that we have mistakenly or unintentionally collected information from a child under the age of 13 (under 16 in the EEA). Additionally, we comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act; for more information the Act and children's privacy, please visit http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/coppafaqs.shtm
International Usage and Data Transfers
We make no representation and/or warranty that Search Encrypt is appropriate, legal or available for use in any particular jurisdiction. If you choose to access and use Search Encrypt, such access and use is of your own initiative and at your own risk, and are responsible for complying with all local laws, rules and regulations. We may limit access to Search Encrypt, in whole or in part, to any person, geographic area or jurisdiction we choose, at any time and in our sole discretion.
If you live outside the United States, you are hereby notified that the Company will transfer your personally identifiable information to countries other than the one in which you live, including specifically the United States where many of our central databases operate. By using Search Encrypt, you are consenting to such cross-border data transfers of your Personal Data, as set forth in this Privacy Policy and U.S. law and you acknowledge that the data protection and other laws of other countries, such as the United States, may provide a less comprehensive or protective standard of protection than those in your country. The Company has entered into European Union Model Clauses, also known as Standard Contractual Clauses, to meet the adequacy and security requirements for our users in the European Union.
Your Rights Generally
Individuals located in certain countries, including the European Economic Area (EEA), have certain statutory rights in relation to their personally identifiable information. If you are a resident of the EEA, subject to any exemptions provided by law, you may have the right to request access to your personally identifiable information that we retain, as well as to seek to update, delete or correct this personally identifiable information. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact gdpr@SearchEncrypt.com. While we may be able to provide you access to your personally identifiable information in some cases, there is no guarantee we will be able to provide access in all circumstances. In circumstances where we are unable to verify your identity or are required to retain such information in accordance with applicable laws, we may not be able to modify or remove your personally identifiable information. We will remove your personally identifiable information in accordance with applicable law.
To the extent that our processing of your personally identifiable information is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), the Company relies on your consent. If we have collected and process your personally identifiable information with your consent, then you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at gdpr@SearchEncrypt.com.
EEA Data Privacy Rights
EEA residents have the right to restrict the Company's use of your personally identifiable information and lodge a complaint with your local data protection authorities, subject to applicable law. If you are a resident of the EEA and believe we maintain your personally identifiable information within the scope of the GDPR, you may direct question or complaints to us at gdpr@SearchEncrypt.com.
California Data Privacy Rights
If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) provides you with certain additional rights, including the right:
- to access all data Search Encrypt collects about you;
- to opt-out of Search Encrypt's sale of any of the information Search Encrypt collects about you to third parties;
- To have Search Encrypt delete any personal data (as defined under the CCPA) that Search Encrypt has collected about you;
- to know the categories of third parties to which Search Encrypt has sold data about you; and
- to know the reason Search Encrypt has collected data about you.
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In order to assert your rights under the CCPA (as set forth above), you must confirm that you are a resident of the State of California. Search Encrypt may request that you provide further evidence you are a resident of California before acting on your request. Search Encrypt will respond to your request within 45 days and will include the categories of third parties to which Search Encrypt has sold data about you. For more information on why Search Encrypt has collected data about you, please see the rest of this Privacy Policy.
To opt-out of Search Encrypt from selling any of the information it collects about you to third parties and to delete all such information, Search Encrypt offers an "Opt-Out" Option, which can be accessed by emailing us at CCPA@SearchEncrypt.com.
Additionally, Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83 (the "Shine The Light" law), California residents may request from Search Encrypt a list of the personally identifiable information (if any) that Search Encrypt has disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes during in the preceding calendar year, this includes the names and addresses of such third parties. Requests may be made only one time per year. These requests are free of charge. To make a request, please contact us at CCPA@SearchEncrypt.com and note that we are not able to accept requests through the telephone, mail or by facsimile. We cannot be responsible for notices that are not labeled or sent properly or that do not have complete information. In the body of such request, you must put the statement "Your California Privacy Rights", as well as your name, street address, city, state and zip code and you must provide enough information for us to determine if this applies to you. Additionally, you must attest to the fact that you are a California resident and provide a current California address.
This Policy may change from time to time. Please check back frequently for updates.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy and your rights under this policy, please write to us at the address below.