Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

• Website: https://searchapac.com
• Contact email: info@searchapac.com

All privacy-related communications should be directed to the email address above.

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Visitors to the Website
• Users who browse, search, or view content on the Website
• Users who contact us via email

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites linked from our Website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties separately.

3. Nature of Our Data and Public Information

SearchAPAC is a business information and research platform.

• We collect and display information only from publicly available and lawful sources, such as public websites, business directories, company pages, professional profiles, press releases, regulatory filings, and other open-access sources.
• We do not knowingly collect private, confidential, or non-public personal data.
• We do not require users to submit personal data to access our Website.
• The information on our Website is intended for professional, research, and informational purposes.

Right to Correction and Removal

If you believe that any information relating to you or your organization displayed on our Website is inaccurate, outdated, or should be removed, you have the right to request correction or erasure.

You may submit such requests at any time by contacting us at info@searchapac.com. We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable laws, including GDPR and DPDPA.

4. Information We Collect

4.1 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Referring URLs
• Pages visited and time spent on the Website
• Date and time of access

This information is collected through cookies, server logs, and similar technologies and is used in an aggregated or anonymized form.

4.2 Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

• Your email address when you contact us
• Any information you choose to include in your email correspondence

We do not require users to create accounts or submit personal information to access the Website.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure the Website functions properly
• Understand how visitors use the Website
• Improve performance and user experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Website.

We do not knowingly use cookies for intrusive profiling or unauthorized advertising.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR and DPDPA)

Where applicable, we process personal data on the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate interests: operating, maintaining, securing, and improving the Website; publishing business-related information sourced from public domains
• Consent: where you voluntarily contact us or submit a correction or removal request
• Legal obligation: compliance with applicable laws, regulations, lawful requests, or court orders

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), we act as a Data Fiduciary where applicable and process personal data in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner, consistent with the purpose for which the data was made publicly available.

7. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain the Website
• Improve Website functionality and performance
• Respond to inquiries and communications
• Monitor and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal data and do not use personal data for unsolicited direct marketing.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share limited information only:

• With trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) strictly for Website operation
• When required by law, regulation, court order, or lawful government request
• To protect our legal rights, users, or the security of the Website

Any service providers processing data on our behalf are required to implement appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored in countries other than your own. Where required, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
• Comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our rights

Email communications are retained for a reasonable period and may be deleted upon request unless retention is legally required.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. Use of the Website is at your own risk.

12. Your Rights (GDPR and DPDPA)

Depending on your jurisdiction, including the European Union, United Kingdom, and India, you may have the following rights under GDPR and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA):

• Right to access personal data
• Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to request erasure or removal of personal data
• Right to restrict or object to certain processing activities
• Right to data portability (where applicable)
• Right to withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent
• Right to grievance redressal under applicable law

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@searchapac.com. We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. Requests will be handled within timelines prescribed by applicable law.

13. Children's Privacy

The Website is intended for business and professional use and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

14. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

15. Limitation of Liability

SearchAPAC provides information sourced from publicly available materials on an "as-is" basis. While we take reasonable steps to ensure accuracy, we make no warranties regarding completeness or correctness.

Use of information from the Website is at your own discretion and risk.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@searchapac.com