PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: July 4, 2025

1. Introduction

InfoQueries is an advanced search application owned and operated by the Enso Group, specifically through Enso Webworks Private Limited, a company incorporated as a private limited entity under Indian laws (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Company”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application and related services (collectively referred to as the “Services”).

Our Services offer two primary features:
1. Basic Search (powered by Brave Search)
2. Advanced AI Search (powered by Perplexity AI).

This Privacy Policy applies to all interactions with our Services, regardless of the search functionality you choose.

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of your information as described herein. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using our Services.

2. Purpose

This Privacy Policy is designed to:

3. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all users who access or use the InfoQueries application and any related features, tools, technologies, content, or services provided by us, whether accessed via web, mobile, or any other platform (collectively, the “Services”).
Specifically, this policy governs the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information that occurs as a result of:

Please note that this policy does not apply to third-party websites, applications, or services that may be linked through our platform. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties separately, as we do not control and are not responsible for their data practices.

4. Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

5. Information We Collect

5.1 Information You Share/Provide to us

5.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Information: We automatically collect information about how you use our Services, including:

Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and preferences.

Search Query Data: We collect the content and metadata associated with your search queries submitted via:

  • Basic Search (powered by Brave)
  • Advanced AI Search (powered by Perplexity AI)

    • This may include text input, timestamps, search session IDs, and the type of results accessed.


    Location Information: We may collect limited location data based on your IP address or device settings to provide region-specific content or comply with applicable legal requirements. We do not collect precise GPS-based location data unless explicitly authorized by you.


    Biometric and Sensitive Personal Information: We do not intentionally collect biometric or sensitive personal information unless required for specific features and with your explicit consent. If such data is collected, it will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and this Privacy Policy.

    3.3 Information from Third-Party Services

    We may receive personal information from third-party service providers, partners, or publicly available sources. This may include:

    Brave Integration:
    Our Basic Search feature is powered by an integration with Brave, a third-party privacy- focused search engine. When you use the Basic Search functionality within InfoQueries:

    We encourage you to review Brave’s search API Privacy Policy to understand how they handle data associated with search queries.


    Note: Brave operates independently of InfoQueries and acts as a third-party data processor in this context. While we strive to partner with privacy-respecting services, we are not responsible for the data practices of third parties.


    Perplexity AI Integration: Our Advanced AI Search functionality is powered by an integration with Perplexity AI, a third-party AI-based search and answer engine. When you use the Advanced AI Search feature:

  • Your search queries, including natural language questions or prompts, may be transmitted to Perplexity AI for processing and generating responses.
  • Perplexity AI may collect usage data or metadata related to your query in accordance with its own privacy practices.
  • We do not share your personally identifiable information (PII) with Perplexity AI. Only the query content and necessary technical data are transmitted to retrieve search results.

    • 6. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

    1. Service Provision

    2. Personalization and User Experience

    3. Service Improvement

    4. Communication

    5. Security and Legal Compliance

    6. With Your Consent

    7. Legal Bases for Processing

    We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

    7.1 Consent

    Withdrawal of Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

    7.2 Contractual Necessity

    7.3 Legal Obligation

    7.4 Vital Interests

    7.5 Legitimate Interests

    We process personal information based on our legitimate interests or those of third parties, provided these interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.

    Our legitimate interests include but are not limited to:

    Service Improvement and Innovation:
    Security and Fraud Prevention:
    Business Operations:

    8. Information Sharing and Disclosure

    8.1 Third-Party Service Providers

    We share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate and improve our Services. These providers are only given access to the information necessary to perform their specific functions and are contractually required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

    These providers are strictly bound by contractual obligations to:

    8.2 Legal Requirements

    We may disclose your information when required by law or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

    8.3 Business Transfers

    In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

    9. Data Security

    We take the protection of your personal data seriously and implement a multi-layered security approach to safeguard it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Our security practices are designed to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data throughout its lifecycle.

    Technical Measures

    We implement the following technical safeguards:

    1. Encryption
      • Data in Transit: All communication between your browser/app and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.2 or higher.
      • Data at Rest: Where applicable, sensitive data stored in our databases is encrypted using AES-256 or equivalent encryption standards.
    2. Access Controls
      • Role-based access control (RBAC) is enforced to limit access to personal data based on job responsibilities.
      • Admin and developer accounts are protected using multi-factor authentication (MFA).
    3. Secure API Integration
      • API keys for Brave and Perplexity AI are securely stored and rotated periodically.
      • Rate limiting and throttling controls are applied to prevent abuse or misuse of integrated APIs.
    4. Infrastructure Security
      • Our servers are hosted with reputable providers who offer hardened security at the physical and network layers.
      • Firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) are in place to monitor and defend against malicious activity.
    5. Logging & Monitoring
      • We maintain audit logs of access and changes to personal data and system configurations.
      • Logs are regularly reviewed for suspicious behavior or policy violations.

    Organizational Measures

    In addition to technical controls, we endeavor to apply rigorous internal policies and protocols:

    1. Employee Training & Awareness
      • All employees are required to undergo mandatory data protection and security training, including how to identify phishing, handle sensitive data, and report incidents.
      • Access to production systems is restricted to authorized personnel only.
    2. Data Minimization & Pseudonymization
      • We collect only the data necessary for our services and, where feasible, use pseudonymization or anonymization techniques to reduce risk.
    3. Vendor Risk Management
      • Third-party services (e.g., Brave, Perplexity) are vetted through due diligence processes, including security and privacy impact assessments.
      • Data sharing agreements are in place with all sub-processors, ensuring they meet equivalent security standards.

    10. Data Retention

    We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

    When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policy.

    Read our retention policy for more details on specific retention periods.

    11. Your Privacy Rights

    InfoQueries is committed to upholding your data protection rights in accordance with applicable laws. Depending on your location and the law that applies to you, you may be entitled to certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) of India.

    Depending on where you are located, your privacy rights will be available to you based on your local legislation. Rights available under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are mentioned below:

    A. Your Rights Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)

    If you are a data principal under India’s DPDPA, you have the following rights:

    1. Right to Access Information: You can ask us what personal data we hold about you and how we use it. We’ll provide you with clear information in a transparent and accessible manner.
    2. Right to Correction and Erasure: If your data is inaccurate or incomplete, you can ask us to correct it. You can also request the deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary or if you withdraw your consent.
    3. Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to raise a complaint with our Grievance Officer if you believe your data has been mishandled. We will address your grievance within the time prescribed under the DPDPA. If you are unsatisfied with our redressal, you have the right to approach the Data Protection Board.
    4. Right to Nominate: You can nominate another person to exercise your rights on your behalf in case of death or incapacity.

    B. Your Rights Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    If you are located in the European Union, these rights apply to you under GDPR:

    1. Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and details about how we use it.
    2. Right to Rectification: If any of your data is incorrect or incomplete, you can ask us to correct it.
    3. Right to Erasure / Right to Be Forgotten: You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as if it’s no longer needed or you withdraw consent.
    4. Right to Restriction of Processing: You can ask us to temporarily stop using your data while a dispute is being resolved (for example, if you contest its accuracy).
    5. Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and ask us to transfer it to another provider if technically feasible.
    6. Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, especially for direct marketing or when we rely on our legitimate interests.
    7. Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decision-Making: You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing (including profiling) that significantly affects you.

    You can write to us at dpo@infoqueries.com to exercise any of the rights mentioned above. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request to protect your data.

    Our team is committed to acknowledging your request promptly and acting within the timelines defined by applicable law.

    12. International Data Transfers

    12.1 Cross-Border Processing

    In the course of providing our Services, your personal information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in countries other than your country of residence, including jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. These transfers are necessary for the performance of our contractual obligations to you, the provision of our Services, and the legitimate interests of our business operations.

    12.2 Transfer Safeguards

    We are committed to ensuring that any international transfer of your personal information is conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and maintains an adequate level of protection. To this end, we implement appropriate technical, organizational, and legal safeguards, including but not limited to:

    12.2.1 Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

    We utilize Standard Contractual Clauses as approved and adopted by the European Commission, the UK Information Commissioner's Office, or other relevant supervisory authorities. These contractual provisions ensure that recipients of personal data in third countries are bound by equivalent data protection obligations.

    12.2.2 Adequacy Decisions

    Where personal information is transferred to countries that have received adequacy decisions from competent data protection authorities. We rely on such decisions as the legal basis for transfer.

    12.2.3 Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)

    In cases where we transfer personal information within our corporate group, we may rely on legally binding corporate rules that have been approved by relevant supervisory authorities and provide adequate protection for your personal information.

    13. Children's Privacy

    Our Services are not intended for children or people under the age of legal adulthood. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we are made aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

    14. Third-Party Links and Services

    14.1 Integration Partners

    Brave Integration: Our Basic Search functionality is powered by Brave through their API services. When you conduct searches using our Basic Search feature:

    Perplexity AI Integration: Our Advanced AI Search functionality is powered by Perplexity AI. When you use our Advanced AI Search feature:

    14.2 Third-Party Service Providers

    We engage various third-party service providers to support our operations. These providers may have access to your personal information solely for the purpose of performing services on our behalf:

    14.3 Search Results and External Links

    Search Result Destinations: When you click on search results, you will be directed to external websites and services that are not owned or controlled by InfoQueries:

    Embedded Content: Our Services may display embedded content from third-party sources, such as images, videos, or interactive elements within search results. This embedded content may be subject to the privacy policies of the originating third-party services.

    15. Cookies and Similar Technologies

    We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience with our Services, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized features.


    You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences or our cookie management tools. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.


    For comprehensive information about our cookie practices, including specific cookies used, and detailed management options, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy available at www.infoqueries.com/cookie-policy.

    16. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We shall notify you via email of all the material changes.

    17. Contact Us

    If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
    Email: dpo@infoqueries.com