Last Updated: April 5th, 2025
1. Introduction
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data when using PinglyAI-Search.
2. Information We Collect
- Search Queries: We process your search queries temporarily. Queries are processed in memory and discarded immediately after generating results, and may get removed at any time.
- Local Storage: We use browser local storage to remember your cookie preferences and maintain minimal session state. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our search service.
- To generate AI summaries and related query suggestions.
- We do not use your data for analytics, advertising, or AI model training purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our service. These cookies are necessary for the website to work properly and cannot be switched off. They include:
- Cookie Consent: Stores your acceptance of our cookie policy
- Session Management: Maintains your session state while using the service
You can clear your browser cookies to reset your preferences. No personal data is stored through these cookies. We do not use any tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or third-party advertising cookies.
5. Third-Party Services
We integrate with third-party services for various functionalities. These services have their own privacy policies, and we do not control their data practices. Specifically:
- Groq API: We send your search queries to Groq's API for AI processing. No personal identifiers are included with these requests.
- Google Search: We use Google Search to retrieve web results related to your query. Only the search terms are shared, not your personal information.
We do not share your personal data with third parties except as necessary for service operation, and we ensure all third-party integrations are limited to essential functionality only.
6. Data Security
We implement multiple security measures to protect your data:
- All data transmissions are encrypted using TLS 1.2+
- Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Rate limiting and abuse prevention systems
However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee complete security.
7. Your Rights
- You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- If you have concerns about your data, please contact us.
8. Data Retention and Deletion
Diagnostic logs are stored indefinitely for system monitoring and maintenance. However, you can request deletion of logs related to your data by contacting us. We will process such requests in compliance with applicable laws.
9. International Users
If you are located in the European Union or other regions with specific data protection laws (such as GDPR or CCPA), you have additional rights regarding your personal information. You can request data exports and deletion by contacting us. Please contact us for more details.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the service indicates your acceptance of any changes.
11. Contact Us
For any questions about this policy or your personal data, please reach out to us at contact@pingvortex.xyz.