Privacy Policy
At phndir, accessible from phndir.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy describes what information is collected and how we use it.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.
This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to information shared and/or collected on phndir. It does not apply to information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
Geographic Availability
This service is exclusively for users in India. It is not available in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA). As this service does not operate in the EU/EEA, GDPR and CCPA do not apply.
Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Our Data Sources
The phndir lookup database is built from aggregated data sourced from publicly available records and data providers who have obtained appropriate consents. We do not scrape, harvest, or acquire private personal data without authorisation. If you believe your information should not appear in our database, you may request removal via our unlist page.
Information we collect
When you use phndir, we may collect the following:
- Phone numbers you search for
- IP address and general location (country, region)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Device fingerprint for abuse prevention and rate limiting
- Google account name and email address if you sign in with Google
- Messages or information you send us directly
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the phndir service
- Understand and analyze how users use the website
- Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and misuse
- Enforce rate limits and usage quotas
- Improve and expand the service
Log Files
phndir follows standard practice of using server log files. These include IP addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamps, and referring pages. This data is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, and gathering aggregate demographic information. It is not linked to personally identifiable information.
Cookies and Local Storage
phndir and its third-party service providers use cookies and local storage to operate the service, remember preferences, and analyze usage. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function correctly as a result.
Third-Party Services
phndir uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — usage analytics and traffic measurement.
- Google Sign-In — optional authentication.
- Microsoft Clarity — session recording and heatmaps.
- PostHog — product analytics.
- Cloudflare — CDN, DDoS protection, and bot management.
- Cloudflare Turnstile — bot detection and CAPTCHA.
- FingerprintJS — device fingerprinting for abuse prevention.
phndir has no control over the cookies or data practices of these third-party services.
Children's Information
phndir does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided such information on our website, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove it from our records.