This Privacy Policy explains how MyAllSearch ("we", "us" or "our") handles information when you use the MyAllSearch website and related search services (the "Services"). We aim to respect your privacy, collect only information needed to operate the Services and explain when third-party providers may process information.
MyAllSearch does not require users to create an account to search. However, using a website or search service can involve the processing of personal data, including IP addresses and information contained in search queries.
Information We Process
Search information: When you submit a search, we process your search terms and relevant settings, such as your chosen search region, to provide results and related features. Search terms may contain personal information if you choose to enter it.
Technical information: Our website, hosting provider and content delivery or security services may process information such as your IP address, approximate country or region, browser and device details, pages requested, timestamps and referring pages. IP addresses may be present in server or security logs even where our own traffic reports use country codes or aggregated figures.
Preferences and enquiries: We may store search or display preferences in cookies or similar browser storage. If you contact us, we process the information you choose to provide, such as your email address and message, so we can respond.
How and Why We Use Information
We use information where necessary to deliver searches and requested features, remember relevant settings, maintain website performance, prevent misuse, investigate technical faults, respond to enquiries and understand general website usage.
Where the UK GDPR applies, our lawful bases may include our legitimate interests in operating, maintaining and securing MyAllSearch; compliance with legal obligations; and consent where required for optional cookies or similar technologies. Where we rely on legitimate interests, we consider users' rights and expectations. The applicable lawful basis depends on the particular activity.
We do not sell personal information. We aim to use aggregated or de-identified statistics for general reporting wherever practical, rather than tracking individuals across websites.
Cookies and Browser Storage
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to support essential website functions, security and performance, and to remember preferences such as search or display settings. Embedded third-party services may also use their own cookies or browser storage.
Some cookies or storage technologies require consent; others may be permitted without consent under applicable law, including certain strictly necessary functions. Where required, we must obtain consent before using non-essential technologies, or provide an opportunity to object when relying on an applicable legal exception.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies or browser storage may affect how some features work. Third-party cookies and their purposes should also be considered when managing your preferences.
Search and Third-Party Service Providers
Our main web search is powered by Google Programmable Search Engine. Depending on the feature used, other information or results may be provided through DuckDuckGo, Wikipedia, Wikidata, Microsoft Bing News and weather information providers such as WeatherAPI.
To deliver these features, relevant search terms, location names, request details or other technical information may be sent to or processed by third parties. Some services are loaded directly in your browser, while others may be requested through our website's servers. Those providers may act under their own privacy notices and policies.
Our infrastructure also uses hosting services and Cloudflare for delivery, caching, performance and security. These services may process IP addresses and request information to operate and protect the website. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
Technical Logs and Data Retention
We may use technical logs to investigate errors, maintain security and monitor the reliability of our Services. Separately, we may retain aggregated statistics such as traffic volumes and approximate visitor locations, which are intended not to identify individual users.
Where identifiable information is retained by MyAllSearch, we keep it only for as long as necessary for its purpose, including security, troubleshooting, correspondence and any applicable legal requirements. Third-party providers may apply their own retention periods.
External Websites
Search results and news articles may link to websites that are not operated by MyAllSearch. When you open an external website, its operator may receive information about your visit and may use its own cookies, tracking technologies and privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the relevant website's privacy policy before sharing personal information.
International Processing
Some service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom. Where MyAllSearch is responsible for an international transfer of personal data, the transfer must comply with applicable data protection law, including any required adequacy arrangements or appropriate safeguards. Third-party providers may also process information under their own legal responsibilities and privacy policies.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct or erase personal information, restrict or object to processing, receive certain information in a portable format, and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
To exercise your rights, please contact us through our Feedback and Contact page. Where we hold only aggregated statistics, we may not be able to identify information relating to a particular person. Requests may be subject to lawful exceptions and reasonable identity checks.
Children's Privacy
MyAllSearch is a general-purpose search service and does not require children to register or provide contact details to perform searches. Our Terms of Service explain the age requirements for using the Services. If you have concerns about a child's personal information, please contact us.
Security
We take reasonable steps to help protect information processed through our Services, including the use of hosting and security providers. However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our Services, providers or legal requirements. The latest version will be published on this page with an updated date. Where appropriate, we will provide additional notice of significant changes.
Last Updated: 12th October 2026