Data and privacy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how OnlyCrawl collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in connection with the Site. It also explains your rights and how to contact us with privacy-related requests.

1. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to personal data processed through OnlyCrawl.com and related communications. "Personal data" means information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual. Depending on your jurisdiction, additional rights may apply under local privacy laws. Where those rights apply, we seek to honor them in accordance with legal obligations.

This policy does not apply to third-party websites or services linked from our Site. External services are governed by their own privacy policies.

2. Data We May Collect

  • Contact details you provide, such as email address in correspondence.
  • Message content and attachments submitted through contact requests.
  • Technical usage data such as browser type, device data, and page interactions.
  • Security and log data needed to monitor reliability and prevent abuse.
  • Cookie or similar technology data where implemented and permitted.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless voluntarily provided and necessary for handling a specific request.

3. How We Collect Data

Data may be collected through direct interactions and automated means:

  • When you email us or submit a request.
  • When your browser accesses pages and logs technical metadata.
  • When analytics or security tools process interaction events.
  • When legal obligations require recordkeeping related to communications.

4. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data for legitimate operational purposes, including responding to inquiries, reviewing correction requests, maintaining site functionality, improving content quality, monitoring security, and complying with legal obligations. Data processing is limited to purposes reasonably connected to operating and improving the Site as an informational publishing resource.

We may also process data to enforce our Terms of Use, investigate misuse, and protect the rights and safety of users and the public where legally appropriate.

We do not sell personal data to third parties for unrelated marketing purposes.

5. Lawful Bases (Where Applicable)

Where required by law, we process personal data under one or more lawful bases, such as consent, legitimate interests, contractual necessity, and legal obligations. The lawful basis depends on the context of collection and your interaction with the Site.

Legitimate interests may include site administration, quality improvement, security monitoring, and responsive communication with users. We seek to balance these interests against privacy rights and to avoid unnecessary or disproportionate processing.

If consent is required, you may withdraw consent where applicable, subject to legal and operational constraints.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functionality, performance measurement, and security. Cookie behavior may vary over time based on tooling and legal requirements. You can manage cookie preferences through browser settings, though blocking certain technologies may affect site behavior.

Where required, consent mechanisms may be used for non-essential tracking technologies.

7. Data Sharing

We may share data with service providers that support hosting, security, analytics, and operational functions under appropriate confidentiality and data protection terms. We may also disclose data when required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety.

We do not authorize third parties to use personal data for purposes unrelated to services they provide to us.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless longer retention is required by law or legitimate legal interests such as dispute resolution, security investigations, or compliance documentation. Retention periods depend on data type, purpose, and legal context.

When data is no longer required, we seek to delete, anonymize, or securely archive it in accordance with operational constraints and legal obligations.

9. Security Measures

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, and alteration. No online service can guarantee absolute security, but we aim to apply proportionate controls and review them as risks evolve.

If you suspect a security issue involving personal data, contact us promptly via hello@onlycrawl.com.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing, and rights relating to portability or withdrawal of consent. You may also have rights to lodge complaints with relevant regulators.

To exercise rights, contact us with sufficient detail to verify and process your request. We may ask for additional information to confirm identity and protect against unauthorized requests.

11. International Data Transfers

If data is processed across borders, we seek to apply appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law. Transfer mechanisms and protections may vary depending on service providers and legal frameworks.

By using the Site, you acknowledge that data may be processed in jurisdictions with different data protection standards than your own.

12. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children in jurisdictions where parental consent is required for processing personal data. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children in violation of applicable law. If you believe a child has provided personal data inappropriately, contact us so we can investigate and take appropriate steps.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or technical changes. Updated versions become effective when posted unless otherwise stated. Material changes may be accompanied by updated cross-links in legal and governance pages.

Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy where permitted by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you sell my personal data?

No. We do not sell personal data for unrelated third-party marketing purposes.

How can I request deletion or access?

Send a request through Contact with enough detail for verification.

How long do you keep data?

Retention depends on purpose, legal obligations, and security requirements, and is limited to what is reasonably necessary.

Where can I read broader legal terms?

Review Terms of Use and Disclaimer.

14. Extended Privacy Implementation Notes

Privacy policy language is most useful when paired with practical behavior expectations. From a user perspective, that means sharing only necessary information when contacting us, reviewing legal pages before submitting sensitive requests, and using secure channels where appropriate. From our perspective, it means minimizing data collection where possible and documenting why processing is needed when collection occurs.

We also treat data minimization as a quality principle. Collecting more data than necessary can increase risk without creating meaningful value. Therefore, operational decisions are evaluated not only by convenience, but by whether the same purpose can be achieved with less personal data. This approach supports both user trust and compliance alignment.

Privacy obligations can intersect with editorial and legal workflows. For example, correction requests may require temporary handling of contact details and supporting records. In such cases we aim to keep processing proportionate to the request and avoid repurposing personal data for unrelated activity. Where retention is necessary for legal or security reasons, we seek to limit access and duration.

If you submit a rights request, we may need to verify identity to protect against unauthorized access to personal data. Verification requirements are designed to balance privacy protection with practical request handling. We aim to request only information that is reasonably necessary for this purpose.

For broader legal context, review Terms of Use and Disclaimer. For editorial governance details, review Editorial Policy.

15. Practical Privacy Tips for Users

Use privacy-conscious habits when contacting us: share only information necessary for your request, avoid sending sensitive identifiers unless required, and review legal pages for context before submitting detailed materials. If you submit supporting files, include only data relevant to the issue under review.

If your request concerns rights access or deletion, provide enough detail for verification while minimizing unrelated personal information. This balance helps us process requests safely and efficiently.

We encourage users to revisit this policy periodically because operational and legal frameworks can evolve over time.

Final Practical Note

Privacy protection works best as a shared practice. We aim to minimize and secure processing, and we encourage users to share only information required for the specific request they are making.

If policy language appears unclear, contact us so we can review and improve transparency.

Additional Guidance

If you submit a rights request, include enough detail to identify relevant data and verify identity safely. We may request limited follow-up information only where reasonably necessary.

Clear requests help us protect privacy while processing requests efficiently and accurately.

Closing Note

We encourage users to review this policy periodically and contact us when privacy expectations or legal requirements need clarification.

Supplemental Note

Privacy requests are handled with both user rights and verification safeguards in mind. Clear request context helps us protect user data while processing requests efficiently.

When privacy and legal requirements intersect, we aim for transparent, proportionate handling.

We review these practices periodically as legal standards evolve.

Policy clarity remains a standing privacy objective.

Readers can request clarification whenever processing language appears ambiguous.