Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 20, 2025

1. Our Privacy Commitment

At PandaWeb, we believe privacy is a fundamental right. Our search engine is built with privacy at its core, ensuring that your search activity remains private and secure. We minimize data collection and provide transparent control over any data we do collect.

This privacy policy explains how we handle your data when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Search Data

When you perform a search:

  • Search queries are processed anonymously
  • No IP addresses are stored with search queries
  • Search history is not saved by default
  • Temporary processing data is immediately deleted after your search

2.2 Account Information

If you create an account, we store:

  • Email address
  • Username
  • Account preferences

Account data is retained as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data solely for:

  • Providing search results
  • Maintaining account functionality
  • Improving search accuracy
  • Fraud prevention and security

We never sell your data or share it with third parties for advertising purposes.

4. AI Data Handling

When using our AI-powered features:

  • AI queries are processed separately from regular searches
  • No personal information is shared with AI providers or used to train models
  • AI interactions are anonymized and temporary
  • You can opt-out of AI features at any time

Our AI features are provided through Google Gemini or Groq's APIs, and their respective privacy policies apply to the processing of AI queries.

5. Cookie Policy

We use only essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function. These cookies do not track you across websites.

Required cookies include:

  • Session management
  • Security tokens
  • User preferences

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Erase your personal data
  • Restrict the processing of your personal data

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and access controls.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EU. We will only transfer your personal data to countries that provide an adequate level of data protection, or where we have put in place appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses.

9. Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes via email or through our website.