Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April, 2025

At BeamLook.com ("BeamLook," "we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit or use our search engine powered by Bing (collectively, the "Services"). Traffic to BeamLook.com is driven by advertisements from platforms such as Facebook, Outbrain, Taboola, and other advertising networks, directing users to our site, where they are served relevant search results and advertisements powered by Bing. By using BeamLook.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.

This Privacy Policy applies only to BeamLook.com and does not cover the practices of third-party websites, applications, or services linked to or integrated with our site, such as Bing’s search results and advertisements or external ad platforms. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to operate our Services, understand user behavior, and support the delivery of relevant search results and advertisements. The types of information we collect include:

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily share with us, including personally identifiable information, such as:

  • Name, email address, or other contact details when you contact us via [email protected] or other channels.
  • Feedback, inquiries, or responses to surveys or promotions (if offered).

We do not require you to create an account to use our search engine. If you share information in public areas (e.g., comments or forums, if applicable), it may be visible to others. We recommend avoiding sharing sensitive personal information in such spaces.

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you use BeamLook.com, we and our third-party partners (e.g., Bing, analytics providers) automatically collect certain information using cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. This may include:

  • Search Queries: Terms you enter into our search engine, which are processed by Bing to provide relevant results and ads.
  • Device and Browser Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
  • Usage Data: Clickstream data (e.g., pages visited, links clicked, time spent on the site), interactions with Bing search results or ads, and referral URLs (e.g., from Facebook, Taboola, or Outbrain ads directing you to BeamLook.com).
  • Location Data: Approximate location inferred from your IP address (e.g., city or region), unless you provide more precise location data with consent.

This information helps us optimize our Services, analyze performance, and facilitate the delivery of Bing’s advertisements within search results. We typically do not link this data to personally identifiable information unless required by law or with your explicit consent.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixel tags) to enhance your experience and analyze site usage. Cookies may include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the site to function (e.g., maintaining your session).
  • Analytics Cookies: Track site usage and performance (e.g., via Google Analytics).
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Bing and referral platforms (e.g., Facebook, Taboola, Outbrain) to serve personalized ads and track referrals to BeamLook.com.

For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings (see Section 4).

1.4 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party partners, such as:

  • Referral Ad Networks: Data from platforms like Facebook, Taboola, and Outbrain about users directed to BeamLook.com, including referral source and ad interaction details.
  • Bing: Data related to search queries, results, and advertisements displayed on BeamLook.com.
  • Analytics Providers: Aggregated insights about user trends (e.g., from Google Analytics).

We use this information to improve our Services and ensure relevant Bing ads are displayed to users.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our search engine, delivering Bing-powered search results and advertisements.
  • Analyze site usage and performance to optimize functionality and user experience.
  • Support the referral process from ad platforms like Facebook, Taboola, and Outbrain, ensuring users reach BeamLook.com effectively.
  • Respond to your inquiries, feedback, or support requests.
  • Prevent fraud, enhance security, and protect the integrity of our Services.
  • Comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Use.
  • Communicate with you about updates or offerings (with your consent, where required).

We do not directly manage the advertisements displayed within Bing’s search results; those are governed by Bing’s policies.

3. How We Share Information

We may share information with third parties under the following circumstances:

  • Bing: To process search queries and deliver results and advertisements within our search engine.
  • Referral Ad Networks: With platforms like Facebook, Taboola, and Outbrain to track the effectiveness of ads directing users to BeamLook.com.
  • Service Providers: With vendors who assist with operations, such as hosting (e.g., cloud providers) or analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Legal Obligations: With authorities or third parties if required by law, court order, or to prevent fraud, harm, or illegal activity.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred to another entity.
  • With Your Consent: For other purposes disclosed at the time of collection or with your explicit permission.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes without your consent. Advertisements within Bing’s search results are managed by Bing, and their data practices are governed by their privacy policy.

4. Your Privacy Choices

You have options to control how your information is used:

  • Manage Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to accept, reject, or delete cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies may limit site functionality. Learn more at www.allaboutcookies.org.
  • Opt Out of Personalized Ads: Visit www.aboutads.info or optout.networkadvertising.org to limit interest-based ads from platforms like Facebook, Taboola, and Outbrain. For Bing ads, review Microsoft’s opt-out options at ads.microsoft.com.
  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Unsubscribe from Communications: Click the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contact [email protected] with “Unsubscribe” in the subject line.
  • Do Not Track: BeamLook.com does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals due to the lack of a standardized implementation. Learn more at www.allaboutdnt.com.

If you are in certain jurisdictions (e.g., EEA, UK, California), you may have additional rights (see Sections 6 and 7).

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include encryption for data in transit, secure storage, and access controls. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use BeamLook.com at your own risk.

If we detect a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements. For example:

  • Search queries and usage data may be retained for analytics purposes, typically in anonymized form, for up to 24 months.
  • Contact information (e.g., from support inquiries) is kept until your request is resolved or longer if required by law.

When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it securely. You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting [email protected] (see Section 7).

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and Other Laws

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, Switzerland, or other regions with similar data protection laws, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or equivalent regulations:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data in certain cases.
  • Objection: Object to processing for direct marketing or other purposes based on legitimate interests.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer to another provider.
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing at any time, where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by law) and may request verification of your identity. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with a data protection authority (e.g., Montenegro’s Agency for Personal Data Protection or an EEA authority, listed at edpb.europa.eu).

If you are in California, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you may have rights to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, or share.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt out of the “sale” of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but some ad practices may qualify).

Contact [email protected] to exercise CCPA rights. We do not discriminate against users for exercising their privacy rights.

8. International Data Transfers

BeamLook.com is operated from Montenegro, but your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in other countries, including the United States, where our service providers (e.g., Bing, Google Analytics, ad platforms) operate. These jurisdictions may have different data protection laws than your country. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable laws, using safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses for EEA data. By using our Services, you consent to these transfers.

9. Children’s Privacy

BeamLook.com is not intended for children under 16 (or 13 in certain jurisdictions, such as the US under COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If we learn that a child’s data has been collected without verifiable parental consent, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected such data, contact us at [email protected].

10. Third-Party Links and Services

BeamLook.com integrates Bing’s search results and advertisements and receives traffic from platforms like Facebook, Taboola, and Outbrain. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices or content. Review their policies (e.g., Microsoft Privacy Statement for Bing) before interacting with their services.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We may notify you of significant changes via email or a site notice (if applicable). Your continued use of BeamLook.com after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]