Andi Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 10, 2024
Our Privacy Promise
We believe in protecting your privacy while providing great search. Here's how we handle your information:
- When you search anonymously: We don't track you, save your searches, or collect personal information
- When you create an account: We only collect and store what's needed to provide the features you want
- We never sell your information. We never share it with third parties except where strictly necessary to provide our service
- We use privacy-protecting technology to shield you from tracking and surveillance
How Andi Works
Anonymous Search
When you use Andi without an account:
- Your searches are completely private and not logged
- Settings and history are saved only in your browser
- We don't use tracking technology or cookies
- Your IP address is only used temporarily to show relevant local results
- No personal information is collected or stored
Andi Accounts
If you choose to create an account:
- We collect your email address and optional display name
- Your search history and collections are saved locally in your browser
- You control what information to save and share
- You can delete your account and data at any time
Andi Plus (Paid Plans)
For subscribers who want cloud sync and backup:
- Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe
- Your content is encrypted and stored in our cloud service
- You can access your information across devices
- We never use your data to train our general AI models
Information We Collect
Essential Information
- Technical data needed to provide the service
- Browser type and settings
- Language preference
- Approximate location (from IP address)
Optional Account Information
- Email address
- Display name
- Payment information (for paid plans)
- Content you choose to save or share
Analytics
We use internal analytics only to understand how people use Andi and improve our service. We never use third-party tracking or analytics tools like Google Analytics.
How We Protect Your Information
- All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- We use industry-standard security practices
- Regular security audits (once out of beta)
- Minimal data collection and retention
- No third-party access to your information
Your Choices & Control
You can:
- Use Andi completely anonymously
- Create an account to save preferences
- Delete your account and data anytime
- Export your information
- Control what you share and save
Special Cases
Job Applications
If you apply for a job:
- We collect application materials you provide
- Information is used only for hiring
- Data retained per legal requirements
Marketing Communications
If you sign up for updates:
- We collect only your email address
- You can unsubscribe anytime
- Emails include opt-out links
Children's Privacy
Andi is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We'll notify you of significant changes through our website or email at least 30 days in advance.
Your use of our Services is also subject to our Terms of Service https://www.andi.co/terms-and-conditions.
Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Email us: privacy@andisearch.com
LazyWeb Inc.
2261 Market Street, STE 5775
San Francisco, CA 94114
Additional Legal Information
International Users
- Our servers are in the United States
- Anonymous search available globally
- Account features not currently offered in EU/UK
- We comply with applicable data protection laws
Data Processing & Storage
- Browser storage used for essential functionality
- Cloud storage only for paid accounts
- No third-party data sharing except for essential services
- Data retained only as long as necessary
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your information
- Correct your information
- Delete your information
- Export your data
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
Contact privacy@andisearch.com to exercise these rights.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under CCPA. We do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Legal Bases for Processing
We process information based on:
- Providing our service
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate interests
- Your consent
For detailed information about data processing, international transfers, and jurisdiction-specific rights, email privacy@andisearch.com.
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