SearchMan

Privacy Policy

This policy explains how SearchMan collects, uses, stores, and protects your information.

Last updated: March 15, 2026

SearchMan provides web and desktop search tools, including multi-engine search, local search integrations, and desktop features such as screenshot, pin, and OCR assistance. This Privacy Policy applies to the SearchMan website, desktop client, and related services.

Information We Collect

  • Account and profile information: such as email address and authentication-related metadata.
  • Search and usage data: such as search keywords, selected engines or categories, and feature usage logs used to improve relevance, stability, and product performance.
  • Device and diagnostic data: such as IP address, browser or OS type, app version, crash reports, and technical logs.
  • Desktop feature data: when you use screenshot, pin, OCR, or related tools, the processed content may include image and text information generated from your own operation.
  • Payment and billing data: for purchases, subscription events, and payment verification records processed by payment providers (including Creem). SearchMan does not store full card numbers.

How We Use Information

  • To provide, operate, and maintain SearchMan services and core product features.
  • To authenticate users, protect accounts, and prevent abuse or fraudulent activity.
  • To improve search quality, feature experience, and product reliability through analytics and debugging.
  • To process payments, manage subscriptions, and fulfill transaction-related obligations.
  • To communicate service updates, policy changes, and user support responses.
  • To comply with applicable legal requirements and enforce our terms.

Desktop Feature and Local Data Notes

Some desktop features are designed to run locally on your device. Depending on your configuration and selected feature path, certain content may be transmitted to SearchMan servers or trusted third-party providers to complete cloud-based functionality. You control whether and how to use these features.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for login sessions, preference storage, security, performance measurement, and product analytics. You can control cookies through browser settings, but some features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers supporting hosting, analytics, authentication, and customer support.
  • Payment processors (including Creem) for billing and subscription processing.
  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect rights and safety.
  • Successor entities in connection with merger, acquisition, financing, or asset transfer transactions.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for service operation, legal obligations, dispute resolution, and enforcement of agreements. Retention periods vary by data category and applicable law.

Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No system can guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries or regions where we or our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate protection measures are in place for cross-border transfers.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of your data, and to request data portability. You may submit privacy requests through our contact email below.

Children's Privacy

SearchMan is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required by local law), and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children in violation of applicable law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: