Alternative Search ("Alternative Search," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals whose personal data (i.e., any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person) we collect and process when they visit our websites, including but not limited to alternative-search.com, and use our services (the "Services").

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information. Changes to this policy will be posted here, and continued use of the Site or Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

1. Consent and Collection of Information

When you register or use our Services, we collect personal data to activate your account, deliver the Services, and communicate with you. The information we may collect includes:

You consent to this collection by providing the data directly or using our Services. Our processing is based on consent, contractual necessity, or our legitimate interests (e.g., service improvement, fraud prevention).

2. Use of Information

We use your information to:

3. Data Disclosure and International Transfers

Your personal data may be shared with:

We may store or process data in other countries, including outside the EU. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.

4. Aggregated and Anonymous Data

We may use your information to generate anonymized statistics for internal reporting or analysis. This data cannot be used to identify you.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

To exercise your rights, email: info@alternative-search.com

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. In general, data is kept for 3 years after the last contact unless deleted earlier at your request.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the user experience, monitor site usage, and secure the platform. You can manage preferences via the consent banner shown on first visit.

8. Security Measures

We employ reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

However, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

9. Age of Consent

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). If we learn we have done so without parental consent, we will delete the data immediately. Parents can contact us at info@alternative-search.com for any concern.

10. Communication and Opt-Out

We may send you updates about our services, new features, or events. You can opt out anytime via the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly. System-related communications (e.g., account updates, security notices) are necessary and not subject to opt-out.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

Alternative Search

Email: info@alternative-search.com

France

Thank you for trusting Alternative Search.