Privacy Policy
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Overview
Trove Search is an independent resource search service that indexes publicly accessible links and metadata from third–party sources. You can use the service without creating an account or making a payment
This Policy explains the limited information that may be processed when you use Trove Search
Information We May Process
We may process:
- Search queries, filters, result interactions, and basic session information
- Device, browser, language, IP address, access, diagnostic, and security information
- Public resource links and related information you choose to submit
- Information included in feedback, invalid–result reports, or copyright requests
- Publicly accessible titles, descriptions, tags, file information, and other
- Metadata used to provide search results
How We May Use Information
Information may be used to provide and improve search, validate resources, maintain service reliability and security, prevent abuse, understand aggregate usage, and respond to submissions or requests
Local Storage and Third–Party Services
Trove Search may use local storage or similar technologies to remember basic preferences, such as language and a previously selected compatible tool
Search results may lead to third–party websites or services. Those destinations operate under their own terms and privacy practices
Service Providers and Disclosure
Limited information may be processed by service providers that support hosting, security, analytics, error monitoring, or other service operations. Information may also be disclosed where reasonably necessary to respond to valid legal requests, investigate abuse, or protect the service and its users
Retention and Security
Information is retained only for as long as reasonably needed to operate and protect the service, review requests, and meet applicable requirements. We use reasonable measures designed to protect the information we process
Your Choices
You can clear locally stored preferences through your browser and choose whether to submit a resource, feedback, or a copyright request. Depending on where you live, you may also have rights regarding your personal information
For privacy questions or requests, please use Feedback
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy as the service or its information practices change. The date above shows when the latest version was published
