Effective Date: 1/19/2025
Welcome to Search Scrapers (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at https://searchscrapers.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services (collectively, the “Services”).
1. Who We Are
- Search Scrapers provides tools for data collection, such as scraping Google search results and extracting website contact information.
- This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, account holders, and anyone who accesses our Services (collectively, “Users” or “you”).
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Member Account Data
- Account Registration: When you create an account, we collect your username and email address.
- Purpose: We use this information solely to facilitate login, provide account-related features, and communicate with you regarding our Services (e.g., password resets, support tickets).
2.2. Search Data
- No Storage of Search Queries: We do not store any of your search queries, the results of those queries, or data you generate while using our scraping tools.
- On-the-Fly Processing: All data retrieval is performed in real time, and any results obtained are not retained on our servers once delivered to you.
2.3. Technical Data
- No IP Address Storage: We do not store IP addresses or use them for tracking or analytics.
- Cookies: We may use minimal session cookies to maintain your login session. These cookies typically expire after you close your browser.
- No Third-Party Analytics: We do not use third-party analytics tools that track your browsing activities across sites.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate your login, and provide you with access to the Services.
- Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and provide service-related support.
- Service Improvements: To maintain and improve the functionality of our Services (e.g., ensuring the Services work as intended).
4. How We Share Your Information
- No Third-Party Selling: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
- Service Providers: In limited circumstances, we may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Services. These vendors are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it solely for the purpose of providing services to us.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to lawful requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS) for data transmission.
- Limited access to personal information by staff on a need-to-know basis.
- Regular reviews of our information collection and storage practices.
Despite these measures, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of our servers or databases.
6. Retention of Information
- Account Data: We retain your account data (username, email) for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide you with the Services.
- Deletion Requests: If you wish to delete your account or personal information, please contact us at tech@searchscrapers.com. We will delete your data as soon as reasonably practicable, unless we are legally required or otherwise permitted to retain certain information.
7. Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Update: You may update or correct your account information at any time by logging in and accessing your profile settings.
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your account by contacting us at tech@searchscrapers.com.
- Cookies: You can typically disable cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our Services.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or the equivalent age of majority in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe that a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us at tech@searchscrapers.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page or through other appropriate communication channels. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: tech@searchscrapers.com
Thank you for trusting Search Scrapers. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of your personal information.
