1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Searchly, our plugin, collects, processes, and protects information when the Searchly WordPress plugin is installed or used.

By using Searchly, you agree to the practices described below.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

Searchly does NOT collect or store any of the following on our servers:

• Personal data of your website visitors
  
  
• IP addresses
  
  
• Cookies
  
  
• Sensitive information
  
  
• Billing or payment data
  
  
• WordPress usernames or passwords
  
  
• Any identifiable analytics
  
  

We operate with a strict “no unnecessary data collection” policy.

3. Information Stored Locally on Your Website

The following information is stored only inside your WordPress database, NOT on external servers:

• Search logs
  
  
• Top and recent search queries
  
  
• No-result searches
  
  
• Click-through statistics
  
  
• Search-to-click time
  
  
• Device and browser breakdown
  
  
• Local search analytics
  
  

This data remains under your full control on your hosting server.

4. Data Shared With Third-Party API (OpenAI)

Searchly uses OpenAI’s API to provide semantic search features.

We only transmit the search query text to OpenAI to process and return smart results.

We do NOT send:

• Visitor identities
  
  
• IP addresses
  
  
• Cookies
  
  
• Browser information
  
  
• Any personal or sensitive data
  
  

All processing is conducted in accordance with OpenAI’s privacy rules.

5. Activation & Account Data

When activating Searchly, we collect:

• Your email address
  
  
• License key information
  
  
• Domain activation details
  
  

This information is used for plugin activation, support, subscription management, and communication.

We do not sell, share, or trade your data.

6. Payment Information

Searchly does not store or process payment data directly.
All payments are securely handled by third-party payment gateways such as Stripe or PayPal.

We do not have access to your credit card or banking information.

7. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for:

• License validation
  
  
• Credit usage tracking
  
  
• Subscription management
  
  
• Product updates and communication
  
  
• Basic analytics (non-personal)
  
  

We do not use your information for advertising or profiling.

8. Data Security

We follow industry-standard security practices, including:

• Encrypted API communication
  
  
• No external personal data storage
  
  
• No background data scraping
  
  

All local analytics stay inside your WordPress database.

9. Your Rights

You may:

• Request deletion of your activation data
  
  
• Request correction of your information
  
  
• Request account closure
  
  
• Request access to any data we hold
  
  

Contact: info@searchly.pro

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be communicated through:

• Email
  
  
• Website updates
  
  
• Plugin notifications
  
  

11. Contact

For privacy or data-related questions:

📧 info@searchly.pro