Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

ExploreOS is a privacy-focused web search platform that allows users to search the web and privately access search results through our Anonymous View feature.

The Service is operated by Adnexus LLC.

Email: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We intentionally collect as little personal information as possible.

Information You Provide

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password, stored only as a secure cryptographic hash. We never store your plaintext password.

If you purchase a premium subscription, we also maintain:

• Subscription status
• Subscription plan
• Billing status
• Subscription renewal and expiration dates

We do not intentionally collect your real name, phone number, physical address, government identification, or search history associated with your identity.

3. Anonymous Search and Anonymous View

ExploreOS is designed with privacy as a core principle.

Our Anonymous View feature is intended to help users open supported websites without directly exposing their IP address to the destination website.

While we strive to maximize user privacy, no technology can guarantee complete anonymity under every circumstance. Users remain responsible for understanding the privacy practices of websites they visit.

4. Search Queries

Search queries are processed only as necessary to provide search functionality.

We do not intentionally build advertising profiles based on your searches.

We do not sell your search history.

We do not use your searches for targeted advertising.

5. Premium Subscription Information

Premium accounts provide additional Anonymous View usage.

Subscription information may include active or inactive subscription status, renewal status, subscription purchase records, and transaction identifiers supplied by the payment processor.

Payment card information is processed directly by the applicable payment processor and is never stored by ExploreOS.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Authenticate users
• Provide search functionality
• Enable Anonymous View
• Verify premium subscriptions
• Process subscription-related requests
• Prevent abuse, fraud, spam, and malicious activity
• Maintain service security
• Respond to customer support inquiries
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

7. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA and UK)

Where applicable under the GDPR or UK GDPR, we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests
• Your consent where required by law

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

ExploreOS may use essential cookies or similar technologies necessary for authentication, maintaining user sessions, security, preventing fraud, and remembering user preferences.

Essential cookies cannot be disabled because they are necessary for the operation of the Service.

If we introduce optional analytics or advertising cookies in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and, where required, request your consent.

9. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with advertisers.

We may disclose information only in the following situations:

• To service providers that help operate the Service
• To payment processors for subscription management
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our legal rights
• During a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With your explicit consent

Any third-party service providers are required to process information only as necessary to provide their services.

10. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to maintain your account, provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable period unless retention is required by law.

11. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information.

These safeguards may include encryption in transit using HTTPS/TLS, secure password hashing, access controls, security monitoring, and regular software updates.

Despite our efforts, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your country of residence.

Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights including:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your information
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Receive a portable copy of your information
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact [email protected].

14. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

These rights may include knowing what personal information we collect, requesting deletion, requesting correction, accessing your information, data portability, limiting certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable, and non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

ExploreOS does not sell personal information.

ExploreOS does not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

15. European Economic Area and United Kingdom

If you reside in the EEA or UK, you may exercise your rights under the GDPR or UK GDPR by contacting [email protected].

If you believe your rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

16. Children's Privacy

ExploreOS is intended for users who are at least 13 years old.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information may contact [email protected].

17. Third-Party Websites

Search results and Anonymous View may direct you to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any website they visit.

18. Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your ExploreOS account by contacting [email protected].

Following verification of your request, we will delete or anonymize your account information unless we are legally required to retain certain records.

19. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When we make material changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this Policy.

Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

20. Contact Us

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

Adnexus LLC

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.exploreos.com

Summary

ExploreOS was built with a simple principle: collect as little personal information as possible while providing a useful private search experience. We are committed to minimizing data collection, avoiding the sale of personal information, and giving users transparency regarding how their information is handled.