Privacy Policy

Information Collected by PeopleFinder

PeopleFinder operates as a database aggregating publicly available information for ease of access. The Site enables users (“Visitors”) to conduct searches of this database, compiled from various public sources and third-party providers (“Third-Party Providers”). This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we collect, which includes information you submit, information automatically collected through your interactions with the Site, and information about individuals found through PeopleFinder’s search services.

Information You Submit to PeopleFinder

We collect information you voluntarily provide when interacting with the Site. This may include:

• Information provided when you apply to become a member on the Site (“Member”), enabling access to our services (“Member Services”)
• Details submitted during opt-out requests from our People Search results
• Data used when conducting a search through PeopleFinder’s services, as well as information supplied through customer inquiries, feedback, or support requests.

This information may include, but is not limited to:

• Email address
• Full name
• Company name
• Date of birth
• Password
• Mailing address
• Credit card information
• Search-related information such as names, addresses, or ages associated with individuals in PeopleFinder’s database.n

Information Automatically Collected About Your Usage

Like most websites, we collect certain information automatically when you interact with the Site. This data, which is stored in log files, may include:

• IP addresses
• Browser types
• Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
• Referring and exit pages
• Operating systems
• Date and time stamps
• Clickstream data.

We may combine this data with other information collected about you to enhance service offerings, improve marketing and analytics, and optimize the functionality of the Site.

The Site may also use “Cookies” or similar technologies to automatically collect information, such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing patterns, as well as the links clicked, ad impressions, and web pages visited. Cookies help to personalize and streamline your experience on the Site and may be necessary for accessing Member Services. For example, we use Cookies to store your login information so you don’t have to enter it each time and to recognize your return visits using the same browser.

If you prefer not to have Cookies collect data, you may configure your browser to reject Cookies or to notify you when a Cookie is being sent, allowing you to accept or decline individually. Note that disabling Cookies may limit access to certain Member Services or Site functionality.

Technologies like cookies, beacons, tags, and scripts are used by PeopleFinder, our affiliates, and partners (including data, marketing, financial, analytics, and other service providers) to analyze trends, administer the Site, and gather demographic data on our user base. These partners may provide reports based on these technologies on both an individual and aggregate basis.

If you download and use our mobile app, we may also collect your mobile device’s unique ID. We will not gather precise geolocation data from your device unless you provide explicit consent.

Third-party partners who help provide certain Site features or display ads based on your web activity may use Local Stored Objects (LSOs), such as HTML5 or Flash, to collect and store data on your device. You may manage HTML5 LSOs using browser management tools. For Flash LSOs, please click here.

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Behavioral Targeting / Re-Targeting

PeopleFinder.Info partners with third-party ad networks, including Google, to display advertisements on our Site or to manage ads on other sites. These ad network partners may use cookies and web beacons to collect non-personally identifiable information about your activities on this Site and others to deliver targeted ads based on your interests. If you prefer not to have this information used to serve targeted ads, you may opt out by clicking here. You may also visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ to learn more about interest-based advertising and how to opt out of online behavioral ads provided by certain companies. Please note that opting out does not eliminate all advertising but will limit it to non-targeted, general ads.

Information About Search Subjects
To facilitate PeopleFinder searches, we gather information about individuals (“Search Subjects”) from our third-party data providers.

Use of Information Collected by PeopleFinder.Info

We utilize the information we collect from you for a variety of purposes, including:

• Providing requested products, services, or information, such as PeopleFinder searches and other member services;
• Processing payments or transactions authorized by you;
• Verifying the validity of any submitted credit card by charging and then immediately crediting a small amount upon registration;
• Sending service-related communications regarding your Member account, the Site, requested services, or essential notifications. Communications are sent via your preferred method (e.g., email or phone) where specified;
• Processing opt-out requests from PeopleFinder’s search results and, if applicable, setting up and managing your PeopleFinder Opt-Out account;
• Responding to inquiries or customer support requests;
• Delivering marketing communications or promotional materials that may interest you, in line with this Privacy Policy’s terms;
• Generating and analyzing statistics about Site usage (e.g., to assess Visitor demographics);
• Supporting internal business operations (e.g., for business analysis, improvements to Site functionality, and tailoring the Site to visitor needs);
• Customizing your experience on the Site; and
• Detecting and safeguarding against fraud, intellectual property infringement, or other violations of our Terms of Service.

We may also aggregate, anonymize, or combine the information collected through the Site or other sources to fulfill these objectives unless explicitly restricted by this Privacy Policy. This may include linking your Member account with data collected through cookies to identify the most relevant areas of the Site and tailor our Site and communications to align with your interests.

If you submit a request to opt out of PeopleFinder search results, an email address is required. PeopleFinder only uses this email address to (i) verify your opt-out request, (ii) communicate with you about questions regarding your opt-out status, and (iii) if you choose, to create and maintain your PeopleFinder Opt-Out account for ongoing management of your opted-out records. We do not sell or use this email address for any other purpose without your prior consent.

PeopleFinder uses data on Search Subjects to deliver search responses requested through the Site.

Sharing of Information Collected by the Site

We may share the information collected from you under the following circumstances:

1. Service Providers and Affiliates: Third parties supporting our operations, including payment processors, data partners, and marketing affiliates, may access your information as needed to perform services on our behalf. These third parties are not authorized to use your data for other purposes.
2. Third-Party Verification for Search Purposes: Information may be shared with certain data partners exclusively to verify details of a Search Subject as part of PeopleFinder.Info services. These partners are bound by confidentiality obligations and are restricted from storing or distributing this data beyond necessary verification.
3. Business Transitions: In the event of a sale, merger, acquisition, or similar corporate transaction, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to applicable confidentiality standards.
4. Legal Requirements and Protection: Information may be disclosed to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or other lawful requests. We may also share data to protect the rights, property, or safety of PeopleFinder.Info, our affiliates, and others, including fraud prevention efforts and collaboration with law enforcement as necessary.
5. Aggregated Reports: We may provide third parties with non-personally identifiable information in aggregated reports to summarize Visitor demographics and usage patterns.

PeopleFinder.Info does not share precise geolocation data collected from mobile devices with third parties unless you consent or when legally required.

This document provides the framework for how PeopleFinder.Info manages personal and collected data on our Site. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically, as changes may be made at our discretion to reflect legal updates or feature modifications.

Correcting, Updating, or Removing Member Information

If your information changes or if you no longer wish to use our services, you may correct, update, or request the deletion of your information by making adjustments on your member information page or by reaching out to us through the contact details provided below.

Data Retention

We will retain the information collected from you until you request its deletion. If you wish to cancel your Member account or PeopleFinder.Info Opt-Out account, or request that we discontinue using your information to provide services, please contact us at [email protected]. We may retain certain information after a deletion or cancellation request as necessary to fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

PeopleFinder.Info may revise or update this Privacy Policy, in full or in part, at its discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon prominently posting a link to the modifications on our Site’s homepage or by directly notifying you. If significant changes are made, we will notify you here, at the email associated with your account, or through a notice on our home page before the changes take effect. Your continued access or use of the Site or any Member Services following any update constitutes your acceptance of the modified Privacy Policy.

Security

We aim to keep the information collected from or about you secure, utilizing measures for both online and offline protection. However, no data transmission over the Internet or storage system is fully secure. While we work to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security, and you use the Site at your own risk.

Marketing Opt-Out

To unsubscribe from marketing emails sent by us or our third-party advertisers, you may follow the instructions at the end of the email. Please note that you may need to unsubscribe from multiple lists if we maintain different email lists for different purposes. If you subscribe to another marketing list in the future, you may receive emails again but can unsubscribe by following the provided instructions in each email.

To notify us that you do not wish to have PeopleFinder.Info disclose your information to third parties for marketing purposes, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note that due to preparation timelines, it may take up to ten days to process an unsubscribe request.

Links

The Site may contain links to other websites operated by third parties. These third-party websites, including those co-branded with PeopleFinder.Info’s name and logo, are subject to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review each linked site’s privacy policy, as PeopleFinder.Info is not responsible for the data practices of external sites. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by PeopleFinder.Info on this Site.

Blog

Our Site provides publicly accessible blog sections where users can engage and share information. Please be aware that any information you post in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others. To comment on the blog, you may need to be a member of our service provider’s platform, which will allow us to review comments before publication. Should you wish to remove your personal information from the blog, please contact us at [email protected]. If we are unable to fulfill your removal request, we will inform you of the reason.

Social Media Widgets

The Site may feature Social Media Widgets, such as sharing buttons or interactive mini-programs. These widgets may collect your IP address, the page you’re visiting, and may use cookies to function properly. Widgets are either hosted directly on our Site or by a third party, and interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers.

Children’s Privacy

PeopleFinder.Info takes children’s privacy very seriously. Our Site, products, and services are not developed for or directed at children. Visitors under eighteen are not eligible to use the Site, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under eighteen. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children’s internet use. If you believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us at [email protected].

State-Specific Privacy Rights

Certain state laws provide additional rights regarding the use of personal information for residents. If you are a resident of California, refer to the “Notice for California Residents” section below.

Residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Montana, Oregon, Texas, or Virginia are entitled to the following rights:

• Right of Access: You may confirm whether we process your personal information and access it in a portable, easily usable format.
• Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of specific personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: You may opt-out of processing your information for sales/sharing, targeted advertising, or decisions that produce legal or significant effects.
• Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccuracies in certain personal information, considering the purpose and nature of the information processing.

To exercise your opt-out, access, or deletion rights, submit a request through our online form, email us at [email protected], or contact us by phone or at the mailing address.

If you are a resident of one of these states and wish to appeal a denied privacy request, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please include your state of residence and any supporting documentation. If your appeal is denied, you may file a complaint with your state’s Attorney General’s Office through the following links:

• Colorado: coag.gov/file-complaint
• Connecticut: portal.ct.gov/AG/Common/Complaint-Form-Landing-page
• Montana: dojmt.gov/consumer/consumer-complaints
• Oregon: justice.oregon.gov/consumercomplaints
• Texas: oag.my.salesforce-sites.com/CPDOnlineForm
• Virginia: oag.state.va.us/consumer-protection/index.php/file-a-complaint

Feel free to reach out with any further questions or concerns about these rights.