Privacy Policy

Overview

SearchMyInfo is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our public web content aggregation services.

Information We Collect

Search Queries

We collect the names you search for to provide our services. This information is used solely to aggregate publicly available web content and generate AI summaries.

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our services, including:

• Browser type and user agent information (for bot detection)
• Pages visited (for service monitoring)
• Referrer information and response times (for performance monitoring)

This information is used to improve our services and monitor performance. Aggregate daily statistics (total request counts, bot vs human traffic) are stored temporarily but do not contain personally identifiable information. We do not store this information in any permanent database or use it for tracking individual users.

How We Use Your Information

• To aggregate publicly available web content and generate AI summaries
• To improve our search algorithms and services
• To prevent fraud and ensure security
• To comply with legal requirements

What We Don't Do With Your Data

Advertising & Cookies

SearchMyInfo is supported by advertising to provide free search services.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Show you relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Provide aggregate reporting to advertisers

What Google Receives

When you visit our site, Google may collect:

• Your IP address and general location (city-level)
• Browser type, device information, and screen size
• Pages you visit on our site (but NOT the specific names you search for)
• Ads you view or click on
• Cookies and mobile advertising identifiers

What Google Does NOT Receive

• The specific names you search for
• Your detailed search results
• Any email addresses or contact information you provide to us
• Personally identifiable information we collect

Your Advertising Choices

You can control how ads are personalized:

• Opt out of personalized ads: Google Ads Settings
• Learn about Google's privacy practices: Google Privacy Policy
• Opt out of interest-based advertising: NAI Opt-Out Tool
• Use browser privacy features or ad-blocking extensions
• Clear your browser cookies regularly

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies (Required)

• Session management and authentication
• Security and fraud prevention (CSRF protection)
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse

Advertising Cookies (Third-Party)

• Google AdSense for displaying and personalizing ads
• Ad performance measurement and analytics
• Frequency capping (limiting how often you see the same ad)

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

• Anonymous usage statistics to improve our service
• Performance monitoring and error tracking

Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Sources

Our AI-generated summaries are compiled from publicly available web sources including:

• Publicly accessible social media content
• Web search results from public sources
• Publicly available images and media

Important: SearchMyInfo does not provide private contact information, phone numbers, addresses, background checks, or sensitive personal data. We are not a consumer reporting agency or data broker.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide our features:

Google Gemini AI

We use Google's Gemini AI service to generate intelligent summaries of search results. When you request an AI summary:

• Public search results are sent to Google's AI service
• The data is anonymized and not linked to your identity
• Summaries are cached for 24 hours, then automatically deleted
• Google's AI service is subject to their privacy policy

Learn more: Google Gemini AI Terms

Google AdSense (Advertising)

As described in the "Advertising & Cookies" section above, we use Google AdSense to display advertisements.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request removal of your information from our search results
• Access information we have about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data

To exercise these rights, please visit our opt-out page or contact us using the information below.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• 256-bit SSL encryption for all data transmission
• Secure servers with restricted access
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited data retention policies

Service Classification

SearchMyInfo is an informational service that aggregates publicly available web content and generates AI summaries. We are:

• NOT a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
• NOT a data broker or personal information reseller
• NOT a provider of background checks, employment screening, or tenant screening

Our services are intended for informational purposes only, based on publicly indexed web content.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: