Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Phone numbers you search for or report
• User names or aliases (if provided)
• Email addresses (if provided for account or notifications)
• Comments, reviews, and reports about phone numbers
• IP addresses and browser information

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our website, including:

• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Search queries

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Improve user experience
• Serve relevant advertisements (through third-party services)

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our reverse phone lookup service
• To process and display user-submitted reports and comments
• To improve website functionality and user experience
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize our services
• To prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
• To comply with legal obligations
• To communicate with users (if they provide contact information)
• To personalize content and advertisements

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly accessible on our website:

• Phone numbers in our database
• User-submitted reports and comments (anonymized unless you choose to provide a name)
• Caller type classifications
• Statistical data about phone numbers

3.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers for:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Analytics and traffic monitoring
• Advertising services
• Payment processing (if applicable)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the purposes we specify.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, including:

• To comply with legal processes
• To respond to government requests
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• To investigate fraud or security issues

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Data backup and recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Maintain the accuracy of our phone number database
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us, subject to legal requirements.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to delete your information
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

6.2 Opt-Out Options

You can:

• Disable cookies in your browser settings
• Opt-out of Google Analytics using their opt-out browser add-on
• Adjust your advertising preferences with third-party ad networks
• Contact us to remove your information from our database

6.3 Do Not Track Signals

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services for their DNT practices.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. This Privacy Policy applies only to WhoCalled.online. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

8. Children's Privacy

WhoCalled.online is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. International Users

WhoCalled.online is based in the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer and processing.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Your continued use of WhoCalled.online after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Information

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

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.