Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 12, 2026
1. Scope & Introduction
This Privacy Policy governs how LookupDial ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information across LookupDial.com and its subdomains (collectively, the "Site"). LookupDial provides an online reverse image lookup service that allows users to identify individuals, find image sources, and discover where specific images appear online using publicly available data. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and the integrity of the data we process.
2. Types of Information We Collect
a. User-Provided Information
Account and Contact Details: Name, email address, and account credentials.Payment Information: Payment credentials (e.g., credit card information or third-party payment processor details) for premium features.Search Inputs: Images, photographs, or URLs of images uploaded by the user for the purpose of conducting a reverse image search.
b. Automatically Collected Data
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, access times, and referring URLs.Usage Data: Pages viewed, search history (if logged in), and interaction with Site features.
c. Publicly Available & Third-Party Data
LookupDial indexes and crawls publicly available information from the internet, including:
Social media profiles, professional networking sites, news articles, and public directories.Publicly accessible images and associated metadata (e.g., captions, timestamps, and source URLs).Information derived from Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) methods.
3. How We Collect Information
Directly from you: When you register for an account, subscribe to a service, or upload an image for a search query.Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and server logs.From Public Sources: Our proprietary technology crawls and indexes the public web to provide search results in real-time.
4. Use of Information
We use the collected information to:
Provide Search Results: Process uploaded images to identify matches and provide information regarding the person, image source, and usage.Improve Technology: Refine our image recognition algorithms and search accuracy.Maintain Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, or unauthorized access.Customer Communication: Respond to support requests and send updates regarding our services.Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and protect our legal rights.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technology
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Authenticate users and maintain active sessions.Analyze site traffic and user behavior to optimize user experience.Deliver relevant advertisements or promotional content (where applicable). Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings or our on-site consent tool.
6. Sharing and Disclosure
We may share data with:
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with hosting, payment processing, and analyticsLegal Authorities: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety of any person.Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. Note: LookupDial does not sell your uploaded search images to third-party marketing companies.
7. Data Retention & Storage
Search Inputs: Images uploaded for "Guest" searches are generally processed in real-time and may be deleted shortly after the search is completed. Registered users may have the option to save search history.Account Data: Retained for as long as the account remains active.Publicly Indexed Data: We retain indexed public information as long as it remains available at the original source or as necessary for our search engine operations.
8. International Data Transfers
LookupDial operates globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure such transfers comply with recognized legal frameworks and protection standards.
9. Data Subject Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access & Correction: The right to view and update your account information.Deletion (Right to be Forgotten): The right to request the deletion of your account or personal data.Opt-Out/Suppression: If your image or information appears in our search results, you may request a "Suppression" or "Opt-Out" to prevent that specific public data from appearing in LookupDial results, subject to verification.Regional Rights: Specific protections under the GDPR (EU/UK) and CCPA/CPRA (California) are honored, including the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
10. Children's Privacy
LookupDial is not intended for use by minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16 (US) or 18 (EU/UK). If we become aware of such data, it will be deleted immediately.
11. Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures (such as encryption and secure protocols) to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
12. Automated Decision-Making
While LookupDial uses automated image recognition to provide search results, these processes do not have legal or significant effects on individuals in a manner that requires human intervention under GDPR, as we provide a search/informational tool rather than a legal or financial assessment.
13. Accessibility & Contact
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights (including requests to remove information from our search index), please contact our Privacy Officer:
Email: support@lookupdial.comResponse Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.
14. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant updates will be notified via a notice on our homepage or via email. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.