Introduction
Welcome to Searchbadger. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our Chrome extension.
Search Functionality
Searchbadger uses Yahoo Search to provide search results. When you perform a search using our extension, your search queries are sent to Yahoo's search service. Yahoo may collect and use this data according to their own privacy policy.
Please review Yahoo's Privacy Policy to understand how they handle search data. We do not control Yahoo's data collection practices.
Information We Collect
Extension Data Collection
The Searchbadger Chrome extension collects:
- Search Queries: We collect search queries to improve our service and provide better search functionality. This data is collected anonymously and is not linked to any individual user or personal information.
- Browser Information: Basic browser type and version information
- Usage Statistics: Anonymous usage data to help us improve the extension
Website Data Collection
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP Address: Your IP address for analytics and security purposes
- User Agent: Information about your browser and operating system
- Browser Information: Basic browser capabilities and settings
Third-Party Analytics and Services
We use the following third-party services to improve our extension and website:
- Google Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website and extension. Google Analytics may collect cookies and usage data. Learn more at Google's Privacy Policy.
- Microsoft Clarity: To analyze user behavior and improve user experience through session recordings and heatmaps. Learn more at Microsoft's Privacy Statement.
- Adscore: For fraud protection and security purposes to protect our service from malicious activity. Learn more at Adscore's Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the extension functionality
- Improve search results and extension performance
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activity and abuse
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Understand how users interact with our extension and website
Data Anonymization
Important: Search queries collected by the extension are processed anonymously and are not linked to any personally identifiable information. We do not create user profiles or track individual users across sessions.
Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. All data is stored securely and is only accessible to authorized personnel.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of data collection by uninstalling the extension
Children's Privacy
Our extension is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Email: contact@searchbadger.com
Company: Scharfy, LLC