Privacy Policy

TL:DR...

At OSINT Industries, we prioritise your privacy and security, adhering to the principle of minimal data collection.

Want more? Here’s a quick overview:

• Minimal Data Collection: We only collect essential information needed for account management, service provision, and improvement. This includes your contact information (like your registered email) and service usage data (such as API query counts).
• ‍No Query Logging: We do NOT store any queries made or the results returned from those queries. Every search is conducted in real-time, accessing publicly available information without keeping any records post-search to ensure user privacy and data protection.‍
• Third-Party Services: Our platform is built on Webflow, uses Google Analytics for web analytics, and employs ORY for secure user registration and authentication. Each service adheres to its privacy policy, contributing to the functionality and security of our platform.‍
• User Responsibility: We advise users to consider the ethical implications and privacy standards relevant to their jurisdictions when conducting searches using our platform. It's important to navigate these activities within the framework of applicable laws and guidelines.‍
• Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorised access or misuse.

For detailed information on how we handle your data, security practices, and your rights, please refer to the sections below.

Full Policy

OSINT INDUSTRIES LTD ("OSINT") is deeply committed to protecting the privacy and ensuring the security of our users. This Comprehensive Privacy & Security Policy explains in detail our practices regarding the collection, use, protection, and disclosure of personal and sensitive information as you engage with our services, provided through our platform built on Webflow, utilizing Google Analytics for web analytics and ORY for user registration and authentication.

Information Collection

User Information

Upon registration and during the use of our services, we collect the following types of information:

• Contact Information: Such as your email address, necessary for account creation, communication, and support services.
• Service Usage Data: Including API query counts and interactions with our platform, to monitor usage and tailor our services.
• Webflow Platform Data: As our website is built on Webflow, anonymous usage data may be collected as per Webflow’s privacy policy, to enhance website functionality and user experience.
• Google Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to gather anonymous data on site usage and user behavior to improve our services. This may include pages visited, session duration, and interaction data.
• ORY User Authentication Data: For secure user registration and authentication, we collect login credentials and authentication tokens as managed by ORY’s secure authentication services.

Sensitive Information

Where required, users are encouraged to obtain appropriate permissions for any email or phone number searches conducted on our platform, aligning with best practices and privacy considerations.

We advise users to consider the ethical implications and privacy standards relevant to their jurisdictions when conducting searches using our platform. It's important to navigate these activities within the framework of applicable laws and guidelines.

Use and Disclosure of Information

Use of Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
• Communicate with you about service updates, changes, or improvements.
• Support user inquiries and resolve issues.
• Conduct billing and account management.
• Analyse service usage for platform improvement.

Disclosure of Information

OSINT will not share personal information, except under these conditions:

• Operational Partners: Sharing with partners who assist in operating our site or services under confidentiality agreements.
• User Consent: Information may be shared when users provide explicit consent.
• Legal Compliance: Responding to legal processes or law enforcement requests.
• Policy Enforcement: Enforcing our terms of use and other agreements.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, personal information may be transferred as a business asset.

Data Security and Protection

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorised access or misuse. Users are advised to keep their API keys and login credentials confidential.

Third-Party Services

Webflow, Google Analytics, and ORY

Our platform integrates with third-party services including Webflow, Google Analytics, and ORY for various operational purposes. These services adhere to their own privacy policies and practices, for which OSINT Industries is not responsible. We encourage users to review these policies.

Data Retention and Privacy Compliance

We retain minimal user information necessary for account management and service provision. Our platform complies with global data protection regulations, including GDPR, ensuring that all data retrieval and processing respect user privacy and consent.

Policy Updates and Modifications

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or exercise of user rights regarding personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

DPO @ OSINT Industries
International House,
36-38 Cornhill,
London,
England,
EC3V 3NG

Email: contact@osint.industries

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