Introduction
SearchBug respects each individual’s right to personal privacy. We will collect and use information through our Web site only in the ways disclosed in this statement.
This statement applies solely to information collected at SearchBug Web site (*.searchbug.com). Some content is provided on our partners' Websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies as their standards may differ from ours.
Part I. Information Collection
SearchBug collects information through our Web site at several points. Information is either
collected in the cookies, Website logs or when user communicates with us via e-mail.
- Cookies. A cookie is a small text file that our Web server places on a user’s computer hard drive to be a unique identifier. SearchBug makes a very limited use of cookies only in order to provide personalized content.
- Website Logs. Every page view, including submitting search forms on SearchBug Website are logged. Information includes your IP address, time of access, page viewed, query string, posted data, browser type, referring page and other typical Website log data.
- E-mails. After we receive an e-mail from you, we may store the message and associated information such as e-mail address and your name, if provided.
Part II. Information Usage
SearchBug has a very restricted and limited use of the collected information.
- We DO NOT use names, location, e-mail addresses, phone numbers or any other information for any research, marketing or advertising purposes.
- We DO NOT create visitor profiles based on browsing history or searched information.
- We DO NOT send any unsolicited e-mails to SearchBug users or any other Internet users.
- We DO NOT obtain personally identifiable information from our use of cookies or link cookie information with your IP address.
- We DO NOT supplement information collected at our Web site with data from other sources.
- We DO NOT share data with third parties.
The information collected by SearchBug is used for primarily for purposes of enhancing the user experience. For example, ZIP code and State name are automatically saved in a cookie, so that the next time you come back you do not have to type in ZIP or State name again. Our cookies have an expiration date. You may choose not to accept cookies by changing the preferences on your browser. However, your experience will be less useful and, in addition, certain services may not be available for your use.
We use Website logs to generate general aggregated statistics regarding all of our visitors including how many people visit SearchBug Website and for audit purposes only. We reserve the right to trace our logs upon request from the Police or Court in connection with abuse or criminal investigation.
When you communicate with SearchBug using e-mail, we do not use the information you provide (including your name, e-mail address and details of the message) for any other purposes than communicating with you on the subject of your original request.
If our policy on information collection or uses changes, it will be posted on SearchBug homepage.
Part III. Problem Resolution
If problems arise, users may contact SearchBug by e-mail at
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You you would like to remove your personal information from SearchBug. Please read this page.
