Privacy Policy

1. Information We DON'T Collect

GovSearch is designed with privacy by default. We explicitly do NOT collect:

• Your browsing history or visited websites
• Search queries or search history
• Personal information (name, email, phone number)
• IP addresses or location data
• Device fingerprints or tracking identifiers
• Cookies or other tracking technologies
• Usage statistics or analytics data
• Any form of behavioral tracking

2. Zero Logging Policy

GovSearch operates under a strict zero-logging policy:

• No Server Logs: We don't maintain any server logs that could identify users
• No Analytics: We don't use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any tracking services
• No Error Tracking: Even crash reports are processed locally without sending data to us
• No Telemetry: The browser doesn't send any usage data back to our servers

3. Local Data Storage

Some data is stored locally on your device for functionality:

• Bookmarks: Stored locally and never synchronized to our servers
• Settings: Browser preferences are saved on your device only
• Cache: Temporary files for faster loading, automatically cleared on exit
• History: Optionally stored locally and can be disabled entirely

Important: All local data remains on your device and is never transmitted to us or any third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

GovSearch integrates with privacy-focused third-party services:

• DuckDuckGo: Default search engine that doesn't track users
• DNS Providers: We use privacy-focused DNS services like Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) or Quad9
• Update Server: Software updates are delivered without user identification

These services have their own privacy policies, but we've chosen them specifically for their commitment to user privacy.

5. Security Measures

We implement multiple layers of security to protect your privacy:

• HTTPS Everywhere: All connections are encrypted by default
• DNS-over-HTTPS: Your DNS queries are encrypted
• WebRTC Leak Protection: Prevents IP address leaks
• Fingerprinting Protection: Blocks browser fingerprinting attempts
• Tracker Blocking: Built-in protection against tracking scripts

6. Data Sharing

We don't share any data because we don't collect any data.

Since we don't collect personal information, there's nothing to share with:

• Advertisers
• Data brokers
• Government agencies
• Third-party companies
• Partners or affiliates

7. Legal Compliance

We comply with privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations:

• Data Minimization: We collect the minimum data necessary (which is zero)
• Purpose Limitation: No data is used for purposes other than browser functionality
• User Rights: Since we don't have your data, there's nothing to access, correct, or delete
• Lawful Basis: We operate on the basis of legitimate interest in providing privacy-focused browsing

8. Children's Privacy

GovSearch is safe for users of all ages because we don't collect any personal information from anyone, including children under 13. Parents can be confident that their children's online activities remain private when using GovSearch.

9. International Data Transfers

Since we don't collect or store personal data, there are no international data transfers to worry about. Your browsing data never leaves your device.

10. Updates to This Policy

If we ever need to update this privacy policy, we will:

• Notify users through the browser's update mechanism
• Post the updated policy on our website
• Maintain our core commitment to zero data collection
• Never reduce privacy protections without clear user consent