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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 12, 2026

Ask Filter is a search tool for finding real discussions from communities such as Reddit, Hacker News, and StackExchange.

This page explains what information is collected when you use the site, how that information is used, and how advertising and analytics work.

Information we collect

When you use Ask Filter, the site collects limited technical information such as:

  • search queries you submit
  • basic device and browser information
  • IP address and approximate location derived from it
  • referring pages and on-site activity

How we use information

We use this information to:

  • operate and improve the search experience
  • debug errors and prevent abuse
  • understand aggregate usage trends
  • measure performance and site quality
  • serve and support advertising on the site

We do not build personal profiles based on your searches or track queries across sessions. We analyze searches in aggregate to improve the service.

Cookies and advertising

Ask Filter uses cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure usage, and support advertising.

Ask Filter uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites on the Internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You may also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

Analytics

Ask Filter uses Google Analytics to understand aggregate traffic, popular searches, and overall site performance. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and general geographic location. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

EEA, UK, and Switzerland (GDPR): If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. You also have the right to data portability and to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@askfilter.com.

California residents (CCPA/CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected about you, the right to delete your personal information, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights. Ask Filter does not sell personal information. To submit a request, contact us at contact@askfilter.com.

Children's privacy

Ask Filter is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@askfilter.com and we will promptly delete it.

Data retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for site operations, analytics, security, and legal compliance.

External links

Search results may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact: contact@askfilter.com