Welcome to Trustiko ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information.

This policy applies to two distinct types of information:

  • Personal Information: Data we collect from you when you visit our website (e.g., your IP address, what you type into our search bar).
  • Search Data: Data we display in our search results about individuals (e.g., names, phone numbers, addresses). This data is aggregated from public records and other publicly available online sources.

1. Information We Collect (Personal Information)

This is information we collect directly from you, the visitor to our website.

  • Information You Provide: This includes the search queries you enter (names, phone numbers, emails, etc.), any information you provide if you create an account, and any data you submit through a contact form.
  • Information Collected Automatically: When you use our service, we automatically collect certain information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit on our site. We collect this using server logs and cookies.

2. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the Personal Information we collect from you to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
  • Process your searches and display results.
  • Monitor website usage and analyze trends to enhance user experience.
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests for customer service.
  • Protect the security and integrity of our website and users.

We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties.

3. Our Search Data (Public Records Database)

Trustiko is a people search service. The information we provide in our search results is not collected from our website visitors. Instead, this Search Data is aggregated from a wide variety of publicly available sources, such as government public records (court records, property records, etc.) and other online public information.

Because this data is sourced from public records, we do not control its accuracy. The data we display is a snapshot of what is publicly available.

4. Your Data Rights & Opt-Out Process

We provide all individuals with the ability to control their information in our Search Data database.

How to Remove Your Information (Opt-Out)

You have the right to request that your information be removed from our search results. We provide a simple, online process to manage your public data.

To remove your profile from Trustiko's search results, please visit our Data Opt-Out Page and follow the instructions. We will process your request and remove the information from our database, typically within 24-48 hours. Please note that this will not remove your information from the original public source.

Cookies

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service. We use cookies for analytics and essential site functions.

5. Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Disclaimer

Trustiko is not a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

The information provided by our service is for informational purposes only. You may not use our service or the information it provides to make decisions about:

  • Employment screening or hiring
  • Tenant screening or housing
  • Credit or loan eligibility
  • Insurance eligibility or pricing
  • Any other purpose that would require FCRA compliance

Using our service for any of these prohibited purposes is a violation of our Terms of Service and may be illegal.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures, including SSL (HTTPS) encryption, to protect your Personal Information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.