Privacy Policy

SearchNow.ai is an AI-powered web search and summarization platform. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") and the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), SearchNow.ai acts as the data controller for any Personal Data we collect directly through the Services.

When you use the Services, your search queries and the content you ask about are processed in real time to generate summaries, mindmaps, HTML reports, and presentations. You remain responsible for the information you choose to search for and how you use the results.

We collect minimal information. Our guiding principle is to collect only what is necessary to provide and improve the Services.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: To use premium features, you may create an account. We collect your email address and a password (stored in securely hashed form). You may also verify your email address via a one-time code.
• Contact & Support: If you contact us via email, you may provide your name, email address, and any other information you choose to include.
• Payment Information: When you subscribe to a premium plan, payment details (such as credit card information) are collected and processed directly by our third-party payment processors (Creem). We do not receive or store your full credit card number. We only receive a subscription status and related metadata (e.g., plan type, expiration date).

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Technical Data: When you visit our website, our hosting infrastructure may temporarily process your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and timestamps. This is standard for website delivery and security.
• Usage Data: We may collect anonymized, aggregated information about how the Services are used, such as which tools are most popular and general performance metrics. This data does not include the content of your search queries or any personally identifiable information derived from them.
• Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies for functional purposes and, with your consent, for analytics. See Section 8 for details.

We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide the Services: Delivering the website and tools, authenticating user accounts, processing subscriptions, and maintaining stability and security. Legal basis: performance of a contract and/or legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR).
• To Communicate With You: Sending account-related notices (e.g., payment reminders, subscription expirations) and responding to your inquiries or support requests. Legal basis: legitimate interest and/or performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR).
• To Improve the Services: Analyzing aggregated, anonymized usage patterns to understand which tools are most valued and how we can enhance performance. Legal basis: legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
• To Ensure Security: Monitoring for and preventing abuse, fraud, and unauthorized access. Legal basis: legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
• To Comply With Legal Obligations: Meeting our obligations under applicable law, regulation, legal proceedings, or governmental requests. Legal basis: legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR).

We do not use your Personal Data or search queries for advertising, profiling, or any automated decision-making that produces legal effects concerning you.

This section describes how we handle your search queries and AI processing.

4.1 How Queries Are Processed

When you submit a query, our search engine retrieves relevant pages from across the web and our AI models generate your summary, mindmap, HTML report, or presentation. Processing happens in real time on our servers to deliver the requested output.

4.2 Your Generated Outputs

Results such as mindmaps, HTML reports, and presentation-ready slides are generated on demand. You can export and save your outputs yourself at any time, and delete them from your account as described in Section 7.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any Personal Data we process:

• Encryption in Transit: All communication between your browser and our website is encrypted using TLS.
• Access Controls: Personal Data we hold is accessible only to authorized personnel bound by confidentiality obligations.
• API Security: All AI and search API calls are made over encrypted TLS connections with strict access controls.

While we strive to protect your information, no method is 100% secure. We continuously work to improve our security posture.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Data. We may share limited Personal Data only in the following circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We engage trusted third parties to perform functions on our behalf:

• Hosting & Infrastructure: Website hosting and CDN services may process IP addresses and technical data.
• Payment Processing: Subscriptions are managed by Creem, which processes your payment details. We do not receive or store full card numbers.
• Email Delivery: We use Resend to send transactional emails (verification codes, payment notifications). Your email address is processed to deliver these messages.

All providers are contractually bound to process data only on our instructions, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

6.2 Legal Obligations

We may disclose Personal Data if required by law, court order, or valid governmental request.

6.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger or sale, Personal Data may be transferred. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

• Account Data: Retained for the life of your account. You may request deletion at any time.
• Payment Metadata: Retained for the duration of your subscription plus any legally required period (typically 7-10 years for financial records).
• Support Emails: Retained for up to 24 months after resolution.

8.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for website operation (security, authentication). Legal basis: legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

8.2 Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we may use anonymized analytics to understand which search features are most used. You may withdraw consent at any time. Legal basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

8.3 Third-Party CDN Resources

Our website loads fonts and icons from Google Fonts and Cloudflare CDN, which may process your IP address. Please review their privacy policies: Google, Cloudflare. We are working to self-host these resources to reduce third-party exposure.

8.4 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 12.

CCPA Notice: California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information). To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at the email below.

Our Services are not intended for individuals under 16, and we do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with Personal Data, we will delete it promptly.

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted here with an updated "Last updated" date, and we may notify subscribed users via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

For formal privacy requests, please use the subject line "Privacy Request: SearchNow.ai."

This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 15, 2026, and is effective immediately. It replaces all prior versions.