Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 24, 2026
CatfishFinder.org ("CatfishFinder", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://catfishfinder.org and use our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our catfish checker or other tools, you may enter search queries such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, or usernames. We process these inputs to deliver search results but do not permanently store your search queries.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our catfish checking services
- Improve and optimize our website and user experience
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our platform
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site:
- Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionality such as navigation and access to secure areas.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve performance and content.
- Advertising Cookies: May be used by our advertising partners to serve relevant ads based on your browsing behavior.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.
Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services that collect data subject to their own privacy policies:
- Analytics Providers: To track and analyze website usage.
- Background Check Partners: When you choose to access a full background report, you may be redirected to a partner service. Their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policy.
- Advertising Networks: We may display advertisements from third-party ad networks.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including 256-bit SSL encryption for all data in transit. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We do not retain your search queries after results are delivered. Anonymized analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months to help improve our services. You may request deletion of any personal data by contacting us.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of targeted advertising and data sales.
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@catfishfinder.org.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: support@catfishfinder.org