This Privacy Policy describes how ProxyData.io ("ProxyData", "we", "us", or "our") handles information when you visit or interact with our website and related online services (collectively, the "Services"). By using the Services, you agree to this Policy together with our Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Services.
This Policy is provided for transparency. It is not legal advice for your specific situation. Depending on where you live, you may have additional statutory rights that are not fully described here.
Who we are
ProxyData.io publishes proxy provider comparisons, a provider catalog, and related educational content. The operator responsible for the Services is identified on our About page or otherwise made available on the site. For privacy requests, use the contact details in the "Contact us" section below.
Information we collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Information you provide. For example, when you use a contact or feedback form, subscribe to updates where offered, or email us directly, we process the contents of your message and your contact details (such as name and email address).
- Technical and usage data. When you browse the Services, our servers and service providers may automatically receive data such as your IP address, approximate location derived from IP, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, timestamps, and diagnostic logs. This helps us operate, secure, and improve the Services.
- Cookies and similar technologies. We may use cookies, local storage, pixels, or similar technologies to remember preferences, maintain sessions, measure performance, and (where allowed) understand aggregate traffic patterns. You can control many cookies through your browser settings.
How we use information
We use information for purposes such as:
- Providing, maintaining, and improving the Services and user experience;
- Responding to inquiries and providing support;
- Monitoring and protecting the security and integrity of the Services;
- Generating aggregated or de-identified statistics that do not identify you;
- Complying with law, enforcing our terms, and defending legal claims; and
- Communicating important notices about the Services, where permitted.
Legal bases (EEA, UK, and similar regions)
Where the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, or similar laws apply, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases: performance of a contract with you (where applicable); our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Services (balanced against your rights); compliance with legal obligations; and consent where we ask for it (for example for certain cookies or marketing communications, if offered).
Sharing and disclosure
We do not sell your personal information in the conventional sense of exchanging a mailing list for cash. We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist us with hosting, infrastructure, analytics, email delivery, security, or similar functions, subject to confidentiality and processing terms;
- Professional advisors (such as lawyers or accountants) where necessary;
- Authorities when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, the public, or us;
- Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, where information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Outbound links to third-party provider sites are governed by those parties' privacy policies, not this Policy. See also our Affiliate Disclosure.
Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law (for example tax, accounting, or dispute resolution). Retention periods vary by context; contact us if you have questions about a specific processing activity.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. No method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure; you use the Services at your own risk.
International transfers
We may process and store information in countries other than your country of residence. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses approved by regulators) for transfers of personal data from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland.
Your rights and choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, to receive a copy in a portable format, to object to certain processing, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.
California residents
If the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) applies, you may have additional rights regarding personal information, including rights to know, delete, and correct certain data, and to opt out of "sale" or "sharing" as defined under California law. We do not knowingly sell personal information of minors under 16. To submit a request, contact us below. You may designate an authorized agent where permitted by law.
Children
The Services are not directed to children under 16 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Material changes may be communicated through a notice on the Services or by email where appropriate. Continued use after changes become effective constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised Policy, to the extent permitted by law.
Contact us
For privacy-related questions or requests, please use our Contact page. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, consistent with applicable law.