Privacy Policy
Effective date: May 6, 2026. Last updated: May 6, 2026.
Important disclaimer: Search2Y is an independent product by Onchain. It is not owned, managed, sponsored, or operated by Yahoo.
# Privacy Policy for Onchain and Search2Y
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- the Onchain website at https://onchain-explore.com ("Onchain Site"), and
- the Search2Y browser extension product pages and related content ("Search2Y").
Onchain and Search2Y are operated by Onchain Ltd. ("Onchain", "we", "us", or "our").
## 1) Scope
This policy explains what information we process when you:
- browse the Onchain Site,
- submit a contact form through the Onchain Site, or
- use Search2Y as described on this website.
This policy does not replace third-party privacy policies, including the policies of browsers, extension stores, or Yahoo Search.
## 2) Information we process
### A. Website usage data
When you access the Onchain Site, standard web request data may be processed by hosting and network providers (for example: IP address, user agent, time of request, requested path, and referrer where available).
### B. Contact form data
If you use the contact form, your browser opens your local mail client (`mailto:` flow). The submitted text is not collected by an Onchain website backend through this site implementation.
### C. Search2Y extension data model
Search2Y is designed to:
- process selected or typed query text to open Yahoo Search in a new tab, and
- store recent searches locally in the browser extension storage (up to 50 entries) for user convenience.
Search2Y is independent software and is not affiliated with Yahoo.
## 3) How we use information
We use data to:
- operate, secure, and maintain the Onchain Site,
- respond to direct inquiries sent by users, and
- provide and describe Search2Y functionality.
We do not sell personal data through this website implementation.
## 4) Sharing and third parties
Information may be processed by infrastructure providers required to serve the website and related services.
When a Search2Y query is sent to Yahoo Search, that request is processed by Yahoo under Yahoo's own terms and privacy policy.
## 5) Data retention
Retention periods depend on system purpose:
- operational logs are retained according to hosting and security needs,
- correspondence is retained as needed for support and business records,
- Search2Y recent searches are stored locally in extension storage and can be removed by clearing extension data or uninstalling the extension.
## 6) Security
We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data, including transport and hosting safeguards appropriate for a public marketing site and extension documentation. No method of transmission or storage is guaranteed to be absolutely secure.
## 7) International processing
Data may be processed in countries where our providers operate. By using the site and Search2Y-related services, you acknowledge potential cross-border processing.
## 8) Children's privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age required by applicable law. If you believe a child provided personal information improperly, contact us to request review and deletion where applicable.
## 9) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material updates will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date on this page.
## 10) Contact
For privacy inquiries:
- Email: info@onchain-explore.com
- Company: Onchain Ltd., Tel Aviv, Israel