Privacy Policy

This privacy policy ("Privacy Policy") informs you about the personal data we collect when you use our website search.waterfox.net ("Website") or make use of the services offered through it.

Below you will find information on how we use your personal data, for which purposes your personal data is used, with whom it is shared and what rights you may have.

1. Controller

BrowserWorks Ltd (4th Floor Fitzrovia House, 153-157 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 6QW, United Kingdom; hereafter "BrowserWorks", "we", "our") acts according to the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) as well as further valid data protection regulations as a controller. You can reach us at:

BrowserWorks
31 New Inn Yard, London, EC2A 3EY
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]

2. Processing of personal data / purpose of processing

2.1 Visiting the Website

(a) Automatic Website Processing

By default, we do not process any logs that may contain any personally idenfitiable information, including but not limited to IP addresses. The third party services that we use may do so though, which will be described below.

The hosting of the Website and the services offered by us are carried out by an external service provider on our behalf.

(b) Cookies

Our services use cookies in several cases. Cookies are small text files that are automatically generated by your browser and stored on your device (notebook, tablet, smartphone) when you use our services. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain any viruses, Trojans or other malware.

In a cookie, information is stored, which result from the device used.

The use of cookies enables us to make the use of our services more comfortable for you.

For example, we use session cookies to recognise that you have already visited certain pages on our Website. This information is automatically deleted after leaving our Website.

The data processed by the cookies are necessary for the purposes mentioned above in order to protect our legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f GDPR). Our legitimate interest is to make the Website user-friendly.

Most browsers automatically accept cookies. However, you have the option of adjusting your browser so that no cookies are stored on your computer or a notification always appears beforehand. However, if you deactivate cookies entirely, you may no longer be able to use all the functions on our Website.

2.2 Email Requests

If you send us an email, we process your personal data to the extent necessary to answer your request.

Please note that your emails can be stored and archived for a longer period in order to comply with our legal obligations.

The legal basis for processing of your personal data in the context of the email support services is either Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. b GDPR (performance of a contract) or the processing occurs alternatively on the basis of our legitimate interests in replying to your requests, providing you with support services and therefore increasing customer satisfaction (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f GDPR).

2.3 Account Management (Clerk)

When you register as a user for Waterfox Search, we process the data you provide during the registration process (e.g. name, email address) as well as other data optionally provided in the form.

We process your data in order to check your application, administer your account and provide you with our services.

The legal basis for the processing of this data is Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. b GDPR (performance of contract / pre-contractual measures).

2.4 Billing (Lemon Squeezy)

If you make a purchase on our Website, we process the data you provide during the checkout process (e.g. name, email address, billing information) as well as other data necessary for payment processing.

We process your data in order to complete your purchase and provide you with our services.

The legal basis for the processing of this data is Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. b GDPR (performance of contract / pre-contractual measures).

3. Data Transfer

Your personal data will be stored on servers operated by technical service providers on our behalf. The server log files are hostws by these service providers for this purpose.

If you make use of our services, which require the passing on of data, we will pass on your data accordingly. The legal basis for this is either the performance of the contract entered into with you (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. b GDPR) or our legitimate interest in the offer of the corresponding service (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f GDPR).

4. Cross-Border Data Transmission

Your personal data may be transferred to other countries (including countries outside the UK). These countries may apply different privacy standards that differ from those of your place of residence. Please be aware that data processed in another country may be subject to different laws and may be accessible to the governmental, judicial, law enforcement and supervisory authorities of those countries. However, we will take reasonable measures to ensure an adequate level of data protection even if your personal data is transferred to these countries.

5. No Obligation to Provide Personal Data

The disclosure of your personal data is usually voluntary and there is no legal or contractual obligation to disclose your personal data. A registration without the provision of personal data is not possible. We further point out that you may not be able to use our services or parts of our services if you do not provide us with your personal data.

6. Retention Period

We endeavour to keep the processing of your personal data as low as possible. Unless specific retention periods are stipulated in this Privacy Policy, we will only retain your personal data as long as we need it to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or, if applicable, for as long as required by statutory retention obligations. Storage periods can also result from the contracts entered into with you. In case of a given consent, your personal data will be deleted immediately after withdrawal of consent at the latest.

7. Your Rights Under UK Data Protection Law

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided at the beginning of this Privacy Policy.

8. Complaints to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal data, you can make a complaint to us using the contact details at the beginning of this privacy notice.

If you are unhappy with how we have used your data after raising a complaint with us, you can also complain to the ICO.

The ICO's address:

Helpline number: 0303 123 1113

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our Website.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Last Updated

26 February 2025

Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Waterfox Private Search. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the service.

2. Description of Service

Waterfox Private Search is a meta-search engine that allows users to select which search engine to receive results from. We strive to provide unmodified search results from these providers, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any search results.

3. User Registration and Account Security

You may need to create an account to access certain features. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Service Plans and Usage Limits

Waterfox Private Search offers the following plans:

• Basic Plan: 300 searches per month
• Premium Plan: 1000 searches per month
• Unmetered Plan: Subject to fair use policy

For the Unmetered Plan, we reserve the right to limit or suspend service if we determine that usage is excessive or abusive. Fair use is generally defined as usage that is consistent with reasonable personal use and not business use. Automated or programmatic use of the service is prohibited unless explicitly authorized by Waterfox Private Search.

5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use the service for any unlawful purpose or in any way that interrupts, damages, or impairs the service. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to:

• Attempting to bypass usage limits or search quotas
• Using automated tools or scripts to perform searches without our express permission
• Redistributing or reselling search results
• Impersonating another person or entity
• Interfering with or disrupting the service or servers or networks connected to the service

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Waterfox Private Search and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of Waterfox Private Search is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

8. Payment Terms

Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly basis. You agree to pay all fees associated with your chosen plan. If you exceed your plan's search limit, additional searches may be billed at our then-current overage rates or your service may be temporarily suspended until the start of your next billing cycle.

We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time. If we do so, we will provide notice of the change on our website or via email at least 30 days before the change takes effect.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall BrowserWorks Ltd, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the service.

10. Disclaimers and Warranties

Your use of the service is at your sole risk. The service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].

14. Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to withdraw or amend our service, and any service or material we provide via Waterfox Private Search, in our sole discretion without notice. This includes adding or removing search engine options. We will not be liable if for any reason all or any part of the service is unavailable at any time or for any period.

Last Updated

26 February 2025