Privacy Policy

Information Search Guard processes

Campaign and landing-page activity

When you visit getsearchguard.com, Search Guard records a random visit ID, visit time, campaign parameters in the URL (such as UTM values and Google or Meta click identifiers), and whether the Add to Chrome button was used. A signed attribution cookie keeps the most recent qualifying campaign for up to 7 days. A direct visit does not replace an existing campaign attribution. For visits containing a Google Ads click identifier, the Google tag may set or read advertising measurement cookies and send page, browser, device, and click information to Google for conversion measurement. The tracking database does not store raw IP addresses.

Anonymous installation record

When Chrome opens the hosted welcome page after installation, Search Guard stores a random installation ID, installation time, country code supplied by Cloudflare, browser family, operating-system family, and extension version. The full user-agent string and raw IP address are not stored in the tracking database. If a qualifying campaign visit occurred within the previous 7 days, the installation record is connected to that campaign visit. For a new installation attributed to Google Ads, Search Guard also sends Google the fact that the installation occurred. Enhanced conversions are disabled, and Search Guard does not send Google email addresses or search queries for this measurement. The installation ID is stored in your Chrome profile and a signed browser cookie. It is not connected to a name or email address.

Search text

When you search through Search Guard, the search text is sent over HTTPS to getsearchguard.com so our rules can determine whether to show a pause. Search Guard does not intentionally store or keep a history of your search text.

Search activity events

Search Guard records when a search is submitted, when a pause is shown, when you choose Step away, and when you choose Continue anyway. These events include a random event ID, the anonymous installation ID, the event type, and time. They do not include the search text.

Preferences and streaks

Your selected goals, the date you began using Search Guard, and the date you last continued past a pause are stored in a signed, secure browser cookie for up to one year. The cookie does not contain your search history. You can remove it through your browser’s cookie settings.

Standard service data

Our hosting provider, Cloudflare, may process standard network and request information such as IP address, browser details, timestamps, and security events to deliver and protect the service.

Messages you send us

If you contact us, Zoho Mail processes the information in your message so we can reply.

How information is used

We use information to measure campaign, installation, and product performance, provide the extension’s search checks, save your settings and streaks, protect and maintain the service, and respond to support requests. We do not sell personal information or build profiles for personalized advertising.

Third-party services

Searches that you continue with are redirected to Microsoft Bing. Microsoft then processes the search under its Privacy Statement. Google Ads provides advertising attribution and conversion measurement for Google campaign visits. Cloudflare hosts and protects our service, and Zoho provides our contact email service. These providers may process information under their own privacy terms.

Chrome Web Store Limited Use

The use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Retention and security

Search Guard does not intentionally retain query history. Campaign visits, anonymous installation records, and search activity events are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion. The campaign attribution cookie lasts up to 7 days; other browser cookies can remain for up to one year unless you delete them. We use HTTPS, signed cookies, access controls, and service-provider security features, but no internet service can guarantee absolute security.

Your choices

You can change your goals from the Search Guard extension, clear Search Guard cookies in your browser, stop using the extension, or uninstall it. To request deletion of your anonymous installation record, email us. When available, the email includes your random installation ID so we can locate the record.

Children

Search Guard is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes

We may update this policy as the service changes. We will post the revised policy here and update the effective date.

Contact

Avi Laviad
Israel
contact@getsearchguard.com