Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2024

Search Global: “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” value your privacy and we recognize the importance of protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes the ways which we may collect, use, store and share your personal data when you visit our website at SearchGlobal.online (the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy is an integral part of our Terms of Service and applies to all visitors, users and others who access the Website. We value your consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy and we appreciate your use of our Website. If you do not agree to this policy, then please do not use our Website.

We are compliant with global data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This document outlines your rights under these regulations and how you can exercise them.

Information We Collect

We collect two types of data from users:

A. Non-Personal Data

Automatically collected nonidentifiable information while using our Website. This includes:

  • Type of browser, type of device and operating system.
  • Your general location by your IP address.
  • Browsing history and usage statistics.
  • The interaction with the Website (pages visited, time spent on the pages, sources of the referral).

B. Personal Data

This includes any information that can identify you or can be linked up to you, such as:

  • Contact information like your name, email address and telephone number if you provide it to us when getting in touch with us.
  • User Account Data (if applicable), which includes login credentials and preferences.
  • Your IP Address and other online identifiers.
  • Marketing Preferences, which are your preferences on receiving emails from us.

We do not intentionally collect or process sensitive data including race, religion, political opinion, or biometric data.

How We Collect Your Information

The ways in which we collect information are as follows:

  • Directly from you: when you contact us, register for services, subscribe to newsletters or engage with the interactive features.
  • Automatically through cookies and tracking technologies: when you browse our Website, we collect certain data for analytics and website optimization.
  • From third-party services: we may receive aggregated reports from analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms.

How We Use Your Data

We use the data that we gather for the following purposes:

  • For normal functioning and optimization of the Website.
  • For customer relations – for instance, when seeking your questions or concerns, or when trying to address your problems.
  • For a better user experience – for example, by remembering your preferences and suggesting relevant content.
  • For security – for example, to prevent fraud, spam, and other unauthorized activities.
  • To meet legal obligations – for instance, to fulfill legal obligations.
  • To help you see the relevant advertising – using marketing with user’s consent.

Sharing Your Data

We do not sell personal data. But we may share information in the following circumstances:

A. Service Providers & Partners

We work with third party service providers who help with hosting, analytics, security and advertising. These include:

  • Google Analytics – for monitoring site traffic and activities.
  • Advertising Networks – for displaying relevant advertisements.
  • Email Service Providers – for the dissemination of newsletters and notifications.

B. Legal Compliance & Protection

We may disclose personal data when required by law, in connection with a legal obligation, or to protect our legal rights, security, and users.

C. Business Transfers

Should there be a merger, acquisition or the sale of assets, user data may be transferred to the new entity.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies on our website to improve the user’s experience and analyze how visitors use the site.

The Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to work correctly (they cannot be switched off).
  • Analytics Cookies: To help us understand how the website is used (Google Analytics).
  • Advertising Cookies: For personalized ads, if consent is received.
  • Preference Cookies: To store user preferences and settings.

How to Manage Cookies:

You can manage cookies in your browser preferences, but some parts of the website may not work without them. For more details, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org or Cookie Policy

Your Rights and Choices

Based on your geographical location, you have the right to request certain information concerning the collection and processing of your personal data:

A. GDPR Rights (For EU Residents Only)

  • Access Right – Copy of personal data.
  • Rectification Right – To correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Demand deletion of data.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing – A control on the processing of your data.
  • Right to Data Portability – Request a portable copy of the data.
  • Right to Object – Opt-out of data processing for marketing purposes.

B. CCPA Rights (For California Residents Only)

  • Right to Know – Request information about data collection and transfer.
  • Right to Delete – Request us to delete your data.
  • Right to Opt-Out – Stop the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.
  • Non-Discrimination – You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at assist@searchglobal.online. It may be necessary to validate your identity before meeting your requests.

Data Retention

We keep personal data for the length of time that is required for the purposes listed in this policy. Once data is no longer needed it will be erased or wiped from the system in a secure manner.

The time for keeping the data varies on the:

  • The legal requirements to retain the records.
  • The business requirements for security and fraud prevention.
  • The users’ preferences regarding the retention of data.

Data Security

We take reasonable security measures to prevent unauthorized access, theft or misuse of your data during transmission or storage.

These include:

  • Data encryption in transit and at rest.
  • Data access control, only accessible to authorized personnel.
  • Routine Security Audits to determine potential risks.

Nevertheless, no online service can be totally secure. Please notify us right away if you notice a data security breach.

International Data Transfers

As we are operating globally your data can be processed in a country different from your residence. We take necessary precautions to comply with applicable laws in your country, including SCCs approved by GDPR for data transfers outside the EEA.

Third- Party Links and Services

It is possible that our Website contains links to third party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy policies. We ask users to review the privacy policies of external sites they visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for use by anyone under 16 years of age. We have no knowledge of collecting data from children. If a child has allegedly provided data to us, please contact us and we will respond appropriately to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may make changes to the Privacy Policy from time to time and will post such changes on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. If the changes are significant, we may also notify users through email. It is recommended that users review this policy periodically to stay informed.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: assist@searchglobal.online