Privacy Policy
Your Privacy is Sacred to Us
Last updated: December 2024
Our Commitment to Privacy
At Chanakya Search Engine, we believe that privacy is a fundamental right. Inspired by the ancient principle of "Guhya Vidya" (sacred knowledge), we treat your personal information with the utmost respect and protection. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our search engine.
Information We Collect
Search Queries
We collect the search terms you enter to provide relevant results and improve our search algorithms. Search queries are anonymized after 90 days and used only for service improvement.
Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns. This helps us maintain and improve our service quality.
Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies to enhance your experience, such as remembering your search preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
How We Use Your Information
- Provide accurate and relevant search results
- Improve our search algorithms and user experience
- Prevent fraud and maintain service security
- Comply with legal obligations when required
Data Protection Principles
Minimization
We collect only the data necessary to provide our search service effectively.
Anonymization
Personal identifiers are removed from search data after a short retention period.
Encryption
All data transmission and storage uses industry-standard encryption protocols.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- • Access your personal data
- • Request correction of inaccurate data
- • Request deletion of your data
- • Object to data processing
- • Data portability
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services for analytics and infrastructure. These partners are bound by strict data protection agreements and cannot use your data for their own purposes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Team at privacy@chanakya-search.com