Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
The Search Company, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services, including our website and AI-powered search optimization platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Company name and business information
- Payment and billing information
- Communications and correspondence with us
- Account credentials and preferences
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you access our services, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Log files and analytics data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send technical notices, updates, and support messages
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Objection to processing of your information
- Data portability
- Opt-out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our services and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our services.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
The Search Company, Inc.
185 Townsend Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Email: privacy@thesearchcompany.com