Privacy Policy

Overview

SearchMyInfo is a search engine and index of publicly available web content. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect your privacy when you use our services.

SearchMyInfo provides informational search functionality that indexes publicly accessible web pages and generates automated summaries. We do not verify identities and do not provide background checks, contact information, or private personal data.

Information We Collect

Search Queries

When you use SearchMyInfo, you may enter names or keywords to perform searches. These queries are processed to retrieve and display publicly available web content and generate automated summaries.

We minimize data retention and do not use search queries to identify individual users. Limited technical logs may be retained temporarily for security, fraud prevention, and system reliability purposes.

Usage Information

We automatically collect limited technical information necessary to operate and secure our service, which may include:

• Browser type and user agent
• Device type and operating system
• IP address and general location (city or region level)
• Pages visited and referring pages
• Request timestamps and response performance

This information is used for service operation, security, fraud prevention, and performance monitoring. We do not use this information to personally identify users.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide search functionality and generate AI summaries
• Improve and maintain our services
• Monitor system performance and reliability
• Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, or security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

What We Don't Do With Your Data

How We Position Our Service

SearchMyInfo functions as a search engine and content index. We:

• Index publicly available web pages
• Generate automated summaries based on public content
• Do not verify identities
• Do not create verified personal profiles
• Do not provide private personal data

SearchMyInfo is:

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

Our services are intended for informational purposes only.

Search Engine Function Disclaimer

SearchMyInfo functions as a search engine and content index. We do not control, create, or modify the original content found on third-party websites.

All information displayed is derived from publicly available web pages.

If you wish to remove information from the internet, you should contact the original source website directly. Removal from SearchMyInfo does not remove content from the original source.

Advertising & Cookies

SearchMyInfo uses third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, to support our free services.

Google AdSense

Google and its partners may use cookies, advertising identifiers, and similar technologies to:

• Display advertisements
• Measure advertising performance
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Provide aggregated reporting

What Google May Collect

Google may collect information about your interaction with our site, device information, IP address, and advertising identifiers in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

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

Your Advertising Choices

You can learn more and control your preferences here:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Ads Settings
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential Purposes

• Site functionality
• Security and fraud prevention
• Performance and reliability

Advertising Purposes

• Displaying advertisements
• Advertising performance measurement

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

Data Sources

SearchMyInfo indexes publicly available content from:

• Public websites
• Public social media pages
• Public search engine results
• Public images and media

We do not access private accounts, private databases, or restricted records.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to operate our platform, including AI and advertising providers.

Google Gemini AI

We use Google's Gemini AI service to generate automated 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 temporarily, then automatically deleted
• Google's AI service is subject to their privacy policy

Learn more: Google Gemini AI Terms

These services may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. SearchMyInfo does not control how third parties process data once it is transmitted to them.

Data Retention

We retain limited technical information only as long as necessary to:

• Operate our services
• Maintain security and reliability
• Comply with legal obligations

We minimize retention wherever reasonably possible.

Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Request removal of indexed results associated with your name
• Request access to information related to you
• Request correction or removal of indexed content

To submit a request, please use our Opt-Out Request Form.

Removal from SearchMyInfo removes indexed results from our site but does not remove content from third-party websites.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, including:

• HTTPS encryption
• Secure server infrastructure
• Access controls
• Security monitoring

No system can be guaranteed completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect our service.

Children's Privacy

SearchMyInfo is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact and Removal Requests

For privacy questions or removal requests, please use our Opt-Out Request Form available on our website.