Privacy Policy

Thank you for choosing SamSearch. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services, including our Chrome Extension and SamSearch App for Slack. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this policy.

SamSearch App for Slack

The SamSearch App for Slack is designed to help you search for government contract opportunities directly within your Slack workspace. This section outlines how the app handles your data and maintains privacy:

1. Data Collection

The SamSearch App for Slack does not collect or store any personal data. - Slack Data: The app only uses the permissions granted by Slack to perform searches and return results. No other Slack data, such as messages or user details, is accessed or stored. - Search Queries: Queries submitted through the app are processed securely and are not logged or saved.

2. Permissions

The SamSearch App for Slack requests only the permissions necessary for its core functionality, such as posting search results. These permissions are limited to ensuring a seamless experience and do not include access to sensitive or personal data.

3. Data Sharing

The SamSearch App for Slack does not share any user or workspace data with third parties. Your Slack information remains private and secure.

4. Data Security

The app uses industry-standard security measures to ensure your data is protected during processing. Since the app does not store any data, risks related to data breaches are minimal.

5. Consent

By installing and using the SamSearch App for Slack, you consent to this Privacy Policy as it pertains to the app's use within your Slack workspace.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide to Us

We do not collect any personal information directly from users of the Chrome Extension or the SamSearch App for Slack. Both services are designed to function without requiring any personal data input from users.

2. Automatically Collected Information

Neither the Chrome Extension nor the SamSearch App for Slack automatically collects personal data from users. We do not track your browsing history or gather any usage data.

3. Data retention policy

When you install SamSearch in your Slack workspace, we only collect the necessary information to provide our service: User Information (Slack user/team IDs, email) – Used for support purposes. Search Data – We process your search queries in real-time but do not store or retain them. App Installation Information (Slack tokens, team info) – Retained as long as the app is installed. Deleted when the app is uninstalled. We do not store search queries or results. Data is processed and immediately discarded after each search. If you uninstall the app or request account deletion, your data will be deleted.

4. Data archival/removal policy

SamSearch retains data only as long as necessary for the functionality of the app. Once you uninstall the app or request data removal, we ensure the following: App Installation Data: Deleted within 30 days after uninstallation or account deletion. User Data: Any user-specific information (e.g., email, team data) is removed within 30 days upon account or app removal request. Search Data: We do not archive or store search queries or results. All search data is processed and immediately discarded.

5. Data storage policy

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. Your data is only used to provide the services you request.

6. Procedure for handling requests for data deletion

When user choose to restrict the collection or use of personal information. Even if they have previously agreed to us using your personal information for support purposes, Users may change thier mind at any time by contacting us using the details below. If they ask us to restrict or limit how we process their personal information, we will let them know how the restriction affects thier use of our samsearch app for slack. Access and data portability: They may request details of the personal information that we hold about them. They may request a copy of the personal information we hold about them. They may request that we erase the personal information we hold about them at any time by contacting support support@samsearch.co and we will immediately delete the information they are requesting us to delete.

Third-Party Services

Neither the Chrome Extension nor the SamSearch App for Slack uses any third-party services that collect or process user data.

Data Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. Both the Chrome Extension and the SamSearch App for Slack are designed with privacy and security as a priority. Since we do not collect any data, there is no risk of data breaches related to personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of the policy. Please check this page periodically for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our services, please contact us at:

Email: support@samsearch.co

Consent

By using our services, you consent to our Privacy Policy.

Conclusion

We respect your privacy and are dedicated to protecting your personal information. Since our services do not collect or store any personal data, you can use them with confidence, knowing that your privacy is safeguarded. Thank you for using SamSearch!