Your privacy matters to us. SeekIt provides search services that respect user privacy while delivering relevant search results. This policy explains how we handle information when you install our browser extension, visit our website, or use our routing server or search engine.

Information We Collect

Browser Extension, Search and Website Data

When you use SeekIt, we collect information to improve your experience and make our services better for everyone:

• Your Search Activity: We analyze search trends and related analytical data to improve results and show you more relevant content
• How You Use SeekIt: We track which features you use most (like how often you search or which settings you prefer) to make them even better and easier to find
• Your General Location: Like most websites, we use your internet connection information to determine your approximate location. This helps us provide local search results and relevant regional content
• Your Device and Browser: We check what type of device you're using (phone, tablet, or computer) and your browser version to ensure SeekIt looks great and works perfectly on your screen
• Performance and Quality: We monitor loading times, errors, and extension performance to keep SeekIt fast and reliable for everyone
• Your Preferences: We remember your settings and customization choices so SeekIt works the way you want it to

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you use SeekIt. To enhance your search experience and improve our services, we use technologies like cookies and web beacons:

• Basic Usage Info: Things like when you visit, which pages you view, and how long you stay help us optimize the user experience
• Technical Details: Information about your internet connection and system helps us fix problems and ensure SeekIt works smoothly for everyone
• Small Files (Cookies): These remember your preferences and help our service work better for you each time you visit

How We Use Your Information

• Improve Search Results: Make search results more relevant and useful
• Enhance User Experience: Personalize and optimize your interaction with our services
• Service Operation: Maintain, secure, and improve our search platform
• Analytics and Research: Understand usage patterns to develop better features
• Technical Support: Provide assistance and troubleshoot issues
• Marketing Partnerships: Support advertising and monetization through partner networks

Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Search Partners: Third-party search engines and content providers that help deliver search results
• Advertising Networks: Partners who help us monetize our services through relevant advertising
• Analytics Providers: Services that help us understand how our platform is used
• Technical Service Providers: Companies that help us operate and maintain our services
• Business Partners: Organizations we work with to improve and expand our services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users

Data Storage and Management

We keep different types of information for different amounts of time, depending on what it's used for:

• Usage Patterns: We keep general information about how people use SeekIt to make our service better over time
• Technical Information: We store data about performance and errors until we've fixed any issues and improved the service
• Search Information: We keep anonymized search data to understand trends and improve search results for everyone
• Business Records: We maintain certain records as required by law for tax and business purposes

Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information:

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Right to request deletion of personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

European Users (GDPR)

Users in the European Union and United Kingdom have rights including:

• Access to your personal data
• Rectification of inaccurate data
• Erasure of your data
• Data portability
• Object to processing

Australia and New Zealand

We comply with applicable privacy laws in Australia and New Zealand, including rights to access and correct personal information.

Information Across Borders

SeekIt works globally, which means your information might be processed in different countries to provide you with the best service. Don't worry - we use strong protections to keep your information safe no matter where it's processed.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our services
• Improve search results and user experience
• Support our advertising and analytics partners

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality.

How We Protect Your Information

We take security seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or misuse. While no online service can guarantee perfect security, we work hard to keep your data safe.

Updates to This Policy

We may need to update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. When we make important changes, we'll post the new version here and update the date at the top. By continuing to use SeekIt after changes are posted, you're agreeing to the updated policy.