SmartReverse.ai (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Company”), operated by Lindma , a company registered in Cyprus, is committed to protecting the privacy of its users and complying with all applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679), the UK GDPR, and the Cypriot Data Protection Law.
This Privacy Policy is intended to explain, in a clear and transparent manner:
We place particular emphasis on the lawfulness, proportionality , and purpose limitation of all data processing activities carried out through our platform. By using SmartReverse.ai , you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and, where required, consent to the processing of your data in accordance with the provisions set out below.
SmartReverse.ai operates solely as an automated search engine and
aggregator of public information,
based on Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and artificial intelligence (AI)
technologies.
Our service allows users to access, through an automated interface, information that has been
made manifestly public by third parties , by consolidating it from sources freely
available on the Internet (such as search engines, social networks, directories, legal or media
publications, etc.).
None of this data:
Accordingly, we do not act as an active Data Controller in the strict sense of the GDPR. Our role remains strictly technical, intermediated, passive, and automated . In compliance with Article 14(5)(a) and (b) GDPR , where it is technically impossible or disproportionate to individually notify each data subject (due to the absence of a direct relationship or means of contact), we fulfill our information obligations by publishing this Privacy Policy in a clear, public, and accessible manner.
The indirect or automated processing of freely accessible data is based in particular on:
Consequently, the operation of the SmartReverse.ai platform is legally platform is legally to the automated consultation of already-public data, without any human intervention in their content, nor any diversion of purpose.
SmartReverse.ai may process the following categories of data, in strict compliance with the GDPR principle of data minimization:
a) Information voluntarily provided by the user:
b) Data related to queries performed through the platform:
c) Data collected from publicly accessible sources (OSINT):
The data processed originates from:
The processing carried out by SmartReverse.ai, operated by the company Lindma (Cyprus), is based on the following legal grounds, in accordance with Article 6 GDPR:
Explicit Consent of the User
For the creation of an account, the use of the platform, the entry of data in the search engine, or
the management of payments via a secure third-party provider.
Performance of a Contract
Processing is necessary for the performance of the service provided to the user, in the context of
delivering the reverse lookup functionality requested when subscribing to our offer.
Legitimate Interest
SmartReverse.ai relies on its legitimate interest in providing a service that
enables automated access to information that has been made manifestly public, while respecting the
principles of proportionality, purpose limitation, and freedom of information.
This legal basis notably allows for the aggregation of OSINT data for the purpose of temporary consultation by the user, without enrichment or retention.
The information collected or processed through SmartReverse.ai is used exclusively for the following purposes:
No data is exploited for profiling, direct marketing, or resale to third parties.
SmartReverse.ai does not store any OSINT search results or content. Data made accessible through our service (results from public sources) is consulted in real time and is neither retained, nor indexed, nor stored on our servers.
User account information (credentials, email address, payment history, invoices) is retained only:
The user may, at any time, exercise their right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR) and request the permanent deletion of their personal data (except where legal retention obligations apply), by submitting a request via our Help Center or by email at the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy.
SmartReverse.ai acts solely as a technical intermediary providing access to information that has been manifestly made public by third parties. We are not the publisher, host, or controller of the original content.
Accordingly, we cannot directly modify or delete data at its original source, nor can we guarantee its definitive deletion across the web.
If you identify information concerning you through our service and wish to exercise your right to deletion:
Important: SmartReverse.ai does not store such data and is not responsible for it within the meaning of Article 4(7) GDPR. The right to erasure applies only to actively processed content, which is not the case for OSINT data passively relayed by our system.
In accordance with the principle of data minimization (Article 5.1(c) GDPR), SmartReverse.ai undertakes to collect and process only the information that is strictly necessary for the following purposes:
No sensitive data (such as ethnic origin, political opinions, health data, etc.) is requested, processed, or exploited. The data collected is limited, proportionate, and incorporated into processes governed by security measures, restricted access, and confidentiality protocols.
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and applicable Cypriot data protection law, any user of the SmartReverse.ai platform has the following rights concerning the personal data they have directly provided to us:
These rights apply only to personal data actively collected (account, payments, navigation). Data originating from public OSINT sources, which is neither retained nor stored by us, is not subject to the same obligations (see Section 7).
SmartReverse.ai does not engage in any automated decision-making within the meaning of Article 22 GDPR that would produce legal effects or significantly affect users. No profiling, scoring, behavioral analysis, or automated targeting is carried out on the basis of user searches.
Queries are processed in a technical, passive, and temporary manner, without any evaluation, categorization, or personalized interpretation. In the event of future developments involving automated processing mechanisms with significant effects, users will be expressly informed, and their explicit consent will be required before any such implementation.
We implement organizational and technical security measures appropriate to the nature of the data processed, in compliance with Article 32 GDPR. These measures are designed to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal data.
We also ensure that our internal teams are trained and made aware of data security best practices.
In the event of a personal data breach (loss, unauthorized disclosure, unlawful access, or accidental destruction), SmartReverse.ai undertakes to:
All breaches are logged in an internal register dedicated to data security compliance.
Access to the SmartReverse.ai platform is strictly limited to individuals who are of legal age, i.e., 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect any data relating to minors.
In the event of suspected registration or use of the service by a minor, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the related account and to immediately delete any associated information, in compliance with the enhanced protection principles for minors as set out under the GDPR.
When browsing the SmartReverse.ai platform, certain non-personal data is automatically collected through tracking technologies, for the purposes of:
Although such data may be indirectly identifiable, it cannot by itself be used to directly identify a user.
These tools may serve to:
In accordance with the GDPR, no non-essential tracker will be placed without your prior consent. Upon your first visit, an information banner allows you to:
You may also manage your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Management” link available at the bottom of the page. Most browsers also allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. However, complete disabling of cookies may limit certain essential features of the site (login, security, display).
When using our mobile application or the mobile version of the site, we may collect technical information related to your device (unique identifier, device type, OS version). Precise geolocation data (GPS, network location) is never collected without your explicit consent, and is only used if strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the service or for a clearly identified feature.
By accessing our site, and after giving consent where required, you expressly agree to the collection and processing of the above data under the terms set out in this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy may be updated or amended at any time, in particular to reflect:
Any substantial modification affecting your rights or the nature of the processing carried out will be subject to a visible notification on our website.
For any question, request to exercise your rights, or complaint regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at any time using one of the following options:
We commit to processing any legitimate request within a maximum period of 30 days, in compliance with GDPR obligations.