Privacy

Last Updated: January 14, 2026

At Snipesearch ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our search engine service and website (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use our Service, you may provide us with:

Search Queries: The search terms you enter when using our search functionality
Contact Information: If you contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access or use our Service, we may automatically collect:

IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser Information: Information about your browser type and version
Device Information: Information about your device, including device type and operating system
Usage Data: Information about how you use our Service, including search queries, pages viewed, and time spent on pages
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy for more details)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
Process and respond to your search queries
Personalize your experience on our Service
Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
Communicate with you about our Service, including updates and changes

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Search Query Data

To provide search results, we transmit your search queries to our search service providers (Snipesearch). We do NOT transmit personal information such as names, email addresses, or other personally identifiable information to search servers. Only essential search query data necessary for providing search results is transmitted.

3.2 Third-Party Services

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

Analytics providers (only if you consent to analytics cookies)
Hosting and infrastructure providers
Customer support services

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4.1 Local Data Storage

For legal compliance purposes (including Chinese internet regulations if applicable), we may store search-related data including:

IP addresses
Search terms
Timestamps

This data is stored securely on our servers and is not shared with third parties except as required by law.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

5.1 GDPR Rights (European Union)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

Access: Request copies of your personal data
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing your data
Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Object to Processing: Object to our processing of your data
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

5.2 CCPA/CPRA Rights (California)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know: Request disclosure of personal information we collect, use, and share
Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without discrimination

5.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided on this website. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the contact information provided on this website.

Effective Date: This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 14, 2026 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.

Your Privacy Rights

GDPR Rights (European Union)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided on this website or email us directly.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete any of your personal information that we collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit our use of sensitive personal information to certain specified purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided on this website. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

Do Not Sell My Personal Information: We do not sell personal information. However, if you wish to opt-out of any potential future sales, please contact us.

Data Collection and Use

When you use our search service, we collect and process the following information:

Search Queries: Your search terms are transmitted to our search server to provide results.
IP Address: Your IP address may be logged for security and compliance purposes.
User Agent: Browser information may be collected for compatibility purposes.
Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience. See our Cookie Policy for details.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the contact information available on this website.