Safe Web Search - Chrome extension is the product of Dot Click Ltd, the entity responsible for its operations.
This privacy statement, herein referred to as the "Privacy Policy," elucidates the information collection and usage policies of Dot Click Ltd and its affiliated companies, collectively referred to as the "Company," "we," or "us," in regard to the websites, services, products, technology, software, and/or software components (collectively, the "Software & Services") provided by the Company. This policy pertains to your interaction with the Software & Services, encompassing their installation, use, access, or any form of interaction. Please note that software or services with distinct privacy policies not incorporating the terms herein are excluded from this Privacy Policy.
We prioritize the protection of information entrusted to us and understand your privacy and security concerns regarding the information we collect, use, and disclose to third parties to facilitate the provision of our Software & Services. To elucidate our data practices, we've formulated this Privacy Policy in a straightforward and understandable manner. It details our data collection and usage methods and also outlines your rights, as explained in the "Your Rights" section.
Kindly read this Privacy Policy diligently before using our Software & Services. Your use of the Software & Services implies your awareness, acknowledgment, and agreement to the terms and processing activities described herein.
This Privacy Policy furnishes information on the following aspects:
Information Company Collects and Receives.
How Company Uses Your Information (purpose).
Sharing Information with Third Parties.
Third-Party Content.
Social Networks.
Cookies and Other Web Technologies.
Minors.
Your Rights.
Information Obtained from Other Companies.
Data Retention.
Transfer of Data Outside Your Territory.
Information Security.
Do Not Track.
Complaints.
Notice to Californian Residents – Your California Privacy Rights.
Changes to This Privacy Policy.
How to Contact Company.
When you use the Software & Services, certain types of information are automatically collected and stored, including:
Online Identifiers: The Software & Services do not generally collect or process personally identifying information or attempt to identify users, except in specific support cases or communication channels. However, certain components of the Software & Services may generate online identifiers that associate a user with a device. These identifiers can vary based on the type of use and may include an installation ID generated during Software & Services installation, cookie IDs, or IP addresses for digital and local components.
Device and Technical Information: Technical information about your device, including device type, version number, operating system name and version, IP address, anonymous user identifiers (e.g., cookies), Software & Services version, and device and Software & Services configurations.
Usage Information: Information related to your use and interaction with the Software & Services, such as language settings, engagement with Software & Services features, search queries, and timestamps.
Support Related Information: If you contact us through the support section or email, we may collect your email address, name, and voluntarily provided information related to your support query.
While it is generally not our intention to personally identify or contact users through this data collection (except for registration and user support purposes), it may include personally identifiable information or personal data as required for using the Software & Services. For instance, entering a search term containing personal information may result in such data being processed. In addition, IP addresses and other online identifiers are automatically transmitted to us when visiting partner websites using the Software & Services.
We utilize the collected information as follows:
Providing Software & Services: To deliver the Software & Services, including features, content, and search services, and to provide search results from web search partners in response to online search queries. We also employ this data for fraud detection, prevention, and service evaluation. The data is deleted once fraud and lifetime value assessments are concluded.
Fraud Detection: We use IP addresses, cookie IDs, installation IDs, URL referrers, and search terms for fraud detection. This information is retained for 3 months. After this period, all data except for cookie IDs and installation IDs is deleted.
Assessing Operational Effectiveness: We retain cookie IDs and installation IDs, along with the count of search queries (excluding the actual queries) for 24 months to analyze performance, resolve errors, and enhance the Software & Services.
Customer Support: Support-related information is used to provide assistance and address user complaints and feedback. This data is not associated with other information collected, unless required to process a request.
Disputes and Enforcement: Personal information is used to manage disputes involving users and enforce the terms and conditions of the Software & Services. It may also be disclosed to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, protect against illegal activities, and respond to law enforcement or governmental requests.
Use of Non-PII: Non-personally identifiable information is used for various purposes, including operating and updating the Software & Services, improving and customizing the Software & Services, monitoring user behavior, and enhancing the quality and operation of the Software & Services.
Apart from the previously described uses, we may share your information with specific categories of third parties for various purposes, such as:
Third-party service providers for data hosting, support, and related operations. Third-party tools and services for data analysis and metrics, such as Google Analytics. Third-party business partners involved in providing features and services of the Software & Services. In the event of a business transition (e.g., merger or acquisition), your information may be transferred to the new entity. For disputes, enforcement, legal compliance, or the protection of rights, we may share your information with law enforcement, competent authorities, and professional advisors. We take measures to minimize the information shared with third parties and require them to maintain data security and use the data in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We won't share your PII with third parties without your consent, except as described above.
We ensure that transfers of your PII comply with applicable laws and protect your privacy rights. When sharing information with corporate affiliates or third-party service providers outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we establish the necessary means for data protection.
Certain Software & Services may incorporate Third Party Content and Services, provided by third parties. Your interaction with such content is subject to the third parties' privacy policies. We do not endorse or monitor Third Party Content and Services, and your access is at your own risk.
The Software & Services collect information through code blocks like "pixels" or "web beacons," which are then sent to our servers and partners. This data may be packaged into small text files known as cookies. These cookies store information such as search queries, web page access, interaction with advertisements, and session details. You can manage cookie settings in your browser; however, disabling cookies may affect certain Software & Services functions.
The Software & Services are not intended for minors, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children's online activities.
You have rights under applicable regulations such as the GDPR and CCPA, including the right to access your data, rectify inaccuracies, request data erasure, object to or restrict processing, data portability, withdraw consent, and more. You may also lodge complaints with your local data protection authorities.
We employ technical and organizational security measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, and loss. While we make reasonable efforts to secure data, we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
The Software & Services do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals configured in web browsers.
If you have concerns or complaints regarding your data processing, please contact us. EU data protection laws also grant you the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified to users. Continuing to use the Software & Services after changes take effect indicates your acceptance of the amended Privacy Policy.
For any concerns or questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at support@dotclick.media or at the following address:
Dot Click Ltd
Dror 7, Even Yehuda.
4052868, Israel