Privacy Policy

Introduction

ProxyFAQs ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Chat messages you send to our AI assistant
• Search queries you submit
• Page views and navigation patterns

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Referral source
• Pages visited and time spent on pages

Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies to:

• Remember your chat session
• Track anonymous analytics via Umami (privacy-focused)
• No third-party advertising cookies
• No cross-site tracking

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Answer your questions via AI chat
• Analyze usage patterns to improve content
• Prevent abuse and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• AI Provider (VectorEngine): Chat messages are sent to VectorEngine API for processing
• Analytics (Umami): Anonymized usage statistics
• Hosting (Cloudflare): Technical data for content delivery
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights

Data Retention

• Chat sessions: 30 days
• Analytics data: 12 months
• Search logs: 90 days

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of analytics tracking
• Disable cookies in your browser

Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to proxy providers and external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Some links are affiliate links, which are clearly marked.

Affiliate Disclosure

Transparency is important to us. Here is our complete affiliate disclosure:

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special URLs that allow us to earn a small commission when you make a purchase through them. This commission comes from the seller, not from you.

Our Affiliate Relationships

We participate in affiliate programs with the following types of companies:

• Proxy service providers (residential, datacenter, mobile proxies)
• Web scraping tools and platforms
• VPN providers
• Related technology services

How This Affects You

• Cost to you: Zero. Affiliate links do not increase the price you pay.
• Our recommendations: We only recommend services we have personally tested or thoroughly researched.
• Editorial independence: Affiliate relationships do not influence our reviews or rankings.

Identification of Affiliate Links

Affiliate links on our site are identified in the following ways:

• Banner disclosures at the top of pages containing affiliate links
• Inline disclosures within chat responses that include affiliate recommendations
• Sidebar notices on provider comparison pages
• Footer disclosure on all pages

Our Policy

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) "Endorsement Guides" regarding the use of testimonials and endorsements in advertising. Our affiliate relationships never influence our editorial content, and we maintain honest and unbiased reviews.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

International Users

Our service is hosted globally via Cloudflare. By using ProxyFAQs, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in accordance with this policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page.