Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account with IndexFox, we collect:

• Email address - Used for account creation, authentication, and important service communications
• Name - Collected through OAuth providers (Google) for account personalization
• Profile information - Basic profile data from OAuth providers when you choose to sign in with them

Website Data

When you use our search indexing service, we collect:

• Website URLs - The websites you choose to index
• Website content - Text content from your websites for search indexing
• Search queries - Your search queries to improve our service
• Usage analytics - How you interact with our service to improve functionality

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information:

• IP address - For security and analytics purposes
• Browser information - To ensure compatibility and optimize performance
• Device information - Basic device data for responsive design
• Cookies - For authentication and user preferences (see our Cookie Policy)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide our service - Index your websites and provide search functionality
• Account management - Create and maintain your account
• Authentication - Verify your identity and secure your account
• Communication - Send important service updates and notifications
• Improve our service - Analyze usage patterns to enhance functionality
• Security - Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service providers - Trusted third parties who help us operate our service
• Legal requirements - When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers - In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With your consent - When you explicitly agree to share information

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption - Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access controls - Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular audits - Security practices are regularly reviewed and updated
• Secure infrastructure - Hosted on secure, monitored servers

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access - Request a copy of your personal information
• Correct - Update or correct inaccurate information
• Delete - Request deletion of your personal information
• Export - Download your data in a portable format
• Opt-out - Unsubscribe from non-essential communications

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our service and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where required by law to retain it longer.

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through our service. Your continued use of IndexFox after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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