Your privacy is critically important to us. At srch.se , we are committed to being transparent about how we handle your information, especially as our search functionality is powered by Google.

This Privacy Statement explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

As a search engine powered by Google, please understand that when you use our search services, certain data is processed by Google. We ourselves collect very limited information directly from you:

Search Queries: When you submit a search query, this query is sent to Google to provide you with search results. We do not store your individual search queries on our servers.

Non-Personal Usage Information: We may collect non-personally identifiable information about your interactions with our website, such as browser type, operating system, referring pages, and access times. This information is aggregated and used for analytical purposes to improve our website's performance and user experience. This data cannot be used to identify you personally.

2. How Google Uses Information

Because our search functionality is powered by Google, it is essential to understand that Google's own privacy policies apply to the information they collect when you use our search services. We strongly encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy to understand their data collection, use, and sharing practices: [Link to Google's Privacy Policy, e.g., https://policies.google.com/privacy].

In summary, Google may collect information such as:

Your search queries

Your IP address

Browser type and settings

Device type and settings

Operating system

Mobile network information

Details about your activity on Google services (e.g., how you use a particular service)

Google uses this information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve their services

Develop new services

Measure the performance of content

Show you personalized ads (if you are signed into a Google Account and have opted into personalization)

Detect and prevent fraud and abuse

3. How We Use the Limited Information We Collect (Directly)

The very limited non-personal information we collect directly is used solely for the following purposes:

To Operate and Maintain Our Website: Ensuring our website functions correctly and efficiently.

To Improve User Experience: Analyzing aggregate usage patterns to enhance our website's design and functionality.

For Analytics: Understanding general traffic patterns and website performance (e.g., which pages are most popular).

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any personally identifiable information with third parties.

As mentioned, your search queries are sent to Google, and their data handling practices are governed by their privacy policy.

We may disclose non-personally identifiable, aggregated information with third parties for marketing, advertising, research, or other purposes. This information cannot be used to identify you individually.

We may also disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

Comply with a legal obligation

Protect and defend our rights or property

Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the website

Protect the personal safety of users of the website or the public

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use minimal cookies or similar technologies for basic website functionality (e.g., session management). These are generally non-persistent and do not collect personally identifiable information.

Google, through its search services embedded on our site, may use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information. Again, refer to Google's Privacy Policy for details on their use of cookies.

You can typically configure your browser to reject cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being sent. However, doing so may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the integrity and security of the limited non-personal information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our search results will contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Statement applies only to our website. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information from our records.

9. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update our Privacy Statement from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Statement on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Statement periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Statement are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement, please contact us:

By email: srchproject@gmail.com