Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 6, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to our Privacy Policy. This document outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency and care.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us:
- Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number)
- Images containing your face when you use our search engine
- Account credentials
- Communications with our support team
Information Collected Automatically:
- Usage data (search queries, features accessed)
- Device information (browser type, IP address, device type)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Providing our face search services
- Improving and optimizing our platform
- Responding to your inquiries and support requests
- Enforcing our Terms of Service
- Protecting against unauthorized access and fraud
- Complying with legal obligations
Search Engine Functionality
Our face search technology works by:
- Processing facial features from images you upload
- Comparing these features against our index of publicly available images
- Providing links to websites where similar faces appear
We do not search social media platforms or private accounts. Our technology is designed for self-monitoring purposes and should only be used to search for your own face.
Data Retention
We retain your data for the following periods:
- Account information: For as long as you maintain an active account
- Search results: 30 days after completion of search
- Search images: 48 hours after processing
- Communications: Up to 12 months after our last interaction
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Opt out of certain processing
- Export your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us through our designated channels.
Opt-Out Process
If you wish to exclude your face from our search results:
- Submit a request through our opt-out form
- Provide a clear photo of your face for identification purposes
- Submit identity verification (ID with personal information redacted except for photo)
Once verified, we will remove associated facial data from our search index. Note that this does not remove original images from their source websites.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Regular security assessments
- Employee training on data protection
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
privacy@facetrace.pro