Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 22, 2025

MW DevSolutions ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services, including our custom search engine and related applications. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you register an account, log in, or update your profile, we collect your username, password (hashed), and, for administrators, an optional email URL. We also store your last login timestamp for account management purposes.
  • Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our services, such as search keywords, search frequency, and timestamps, to improve functionality and generate statistics (accessible only by administrators).
  • Technical Data: We may collect device information, IP addresses, browser type, and operating system to ensure security and optimize performance. This data is anonymized where possible.
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use session cookies to manage user authentication. No third-party tracking cookies or analytics tools are currently employed.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our services, including user authentication, search functionality, and account management.
  • Improve our services by analyzing usage patterns (e.g., search statistics for administrators).
  • Ensure security by detecting and preventing unauthorized access or abuse (e.g., login attempt limits, CAPTCHA verification).
  • Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We may share anonymized data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our services (e.g., hosting providers), subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
  • For Legal Purposes: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, with notice provided where required.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms (e.g., BCRYPT).
  • Secure database access with restricted permissions.
  • Rate limiting and CAPTCHA to prevent brute-force attacks.
  • Logging errors to a secure file (`error.log`) without exposing sensitive data.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to protect your information to the best of our ability.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information via your profile page.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal retention requirements.
  • Opt-Out: Since we do not use marketing emails or third-party tracking, no opt-out is necessary. You can disable cookies via your browser settings.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email or form link]. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (e.g., 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA).

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:

  • Account information is retained until you request deletion or your account is inactive for [specify period, e.g., 2 years].
  • Search statistics are retained indefinitely for administrative analysis but are anonymized where possible.
  • Technical logs (e.g., error logs) are retained for [specify period, e.g., 90 days] for security and debugging.

7. International Data Transfers

Our services are hosted in [specify location, e.g., the United States]. If you access our services from outside this region, your information may be transferred to and processed in a jurisdiction with different data protection laws. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR’s standard contractual clauses).

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Third-Party Links

Our services may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., email URLs set by administrators). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

MW DevSolutions
mwdevsolutions@gmail.com
Charlotte, NC

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days.