Privacy-policy

 

Last updated: October 26, 2026
Official website: https://www.cheesy-studios.22web.org/
Search123: https://search123.dpdns.org/
DraaiMaatje: https://draaimaatje.pages.dev/
General inquiries: https://www.cheesy-studios.22web.org/neem-contact-met-ons-op-faq
Privacy requests: [email protected]
Important: Please send requests concerning access, correction, deletion, or restriction of personal data to our dedicated privacy email address. This helps us identify and process privacy requests efficiently.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Scope of This Privacy Policy
3. Personal Data We Collect
4. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing
5. Search123 — SearXNG Privacy and Security
6. Advertising and Monetag
7. Google Fonts and Third-Party Services
8. Data Retention
9. Your Privacy Rights
10. Regional Privacy Information
11. Security Measures
12. Children's Privacy
13. Changes to This Policy
14. Contact Information

1. Introduction

Cheesy-Studios is an independent, non-commercial hobby project that develops and maintains websites, online tools, and experimental digital services.

We value privacy, transparency, accessibility, and digital freedom.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, processed, stored, and protected when visitors use Cheesy-Studios projects or contact us.
Our general principles are:

• Collect only information necessary for providing, maintaining, and protecting our services.
• Avoid unnecessary tracking and behavioral profiling.
• Do not create advertising profiles through our own systems.
• Explain when external service providers may process technical information.
• Respect applicable privacy rights and provide a way to submit privacy requests.

Different projects may use different hosting providers, security technologies, and third-party services. These differences are explained below.

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This policy applies to the following projects:

Project

Website

Description

Cheesy-Studioshttps://www.cheesy-studios.22web.org/Main website and project information

Search123https://search123.dpdns.org/Privacy-focused metasearch engine powered by SearXNG

DraaiMaatjehttps://draaimaatje.pages.dev/Random name wheel and group generator

Future projectsTo be announcedAdditional tools and experiments

Future projects will be covered by this policy where explicitly indicated. Any additional privacy practices will be disclosed when applicable.

3. Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When contacting Cheesy-Studios, you may provide:

• Your first and last name
• Your email address
• The content of your message
• Additional information you voluntarily include

We use this information to respond to your inquiry, provide support, and handle requests.
Please avoid including sensitive personal information unless it is necessary.

3.2 Technical Information

When you visit our projects, our hosting, infrastructure, and security providers may process technical information such as:

• IP addresses
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device characteristics
• Request timestamps
• Requested pages or resources
• HTTP request metadata
• Security-related information

Such information may be necessary to deliver websites, diagnose technical issues, prevent abuse, and maintain availability.
Important: This does not mean that Cheesy-Studios independently records or permanently stores every category listed above. The information accessible to us depends on the relevant project's hosting and security configuration.

3.3 Local Storage — DraaiMaatje

DraaiMaatje uses browser local storage to remember names entered into the tool.

This may include:

• Names added to the name wheel
• Names used for group generation

According to the tool's intended design, these names remain on the visitor's device and are not transmitted to Cheesy-Studios for storage.
Users can remove stored names through the application's deletion features or their browser settings.

3.4 Analytics and Tracking

Cheesy-Studios does not intentionally use Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel for behavioral profiling.

However, hosting providers, security services, and advertising partners may process technical information as described in this policy.
We distinguish between our own data practices and those of third-party providers.

4. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data only where there is an appropriate purpose and legal basis.

PurposePossible legal basis under GDPRResponding to inquiriesLegitimate interests or steps requested before entering into an agreementMaintaining website functionalityLegitimate interestsPreventing abuse and security incidentsLegitimate interestsComplying with legal obligationsLegal obligationOptional advertising technologiesConsent where required by applicable lawHandling privacy requestsLegal obligationThe applicable legal basis depends on the circumstances and the processing activity.
We do not intentionally sell personal information collected directly through our contact channels.
Third-party advertising practices are addressed separately.

5. Search123 — SearXNG Privacy and Security

5.1 What Is Search123?

Search123 is a privacy-focused metasearch engine operated as a Cheesy-Studios project.

Website: https://search123.dpdns.org/
Search123 is powered by SearXNG, a free and open-source metasearch engine.
SearXNG combines search results from multiple external search providers into one interface.
The official SearXNG project is available at:
https://github.com/searxng/searxng
Search123 is an independently operated instance and is not an official search service operated by the SearXNG development team.

5.2 How Search123 Processes Searches

When you submit a search query, Search123 processes it to retrieve relevant results from configured search providers.

Depending on the selected search engines and categories, the service may communicate with third-party search providers.
Search123 is designed to avoid building personal search profiles.
We do not intentionally use submitted search queries for targeted advertising or behavioral profiling.
However, operating a metasearch engine requires processing search requests, and technical infrastructure may temporarily process information necessary to deliver and protect the service.

5.3 Search Queries and External Search Providers

SearXNG forwards search requests to selected external search engines to obtain results.

These requests are generally made by the Search123 server rather than directly by the visitor's browser.
External search providers may receive:

• The search query
• Request metadata associated with the Search123 server
• Other information required by their search interfaces

Their processing practices are governed by their respective policies.
Search123 cannot guarantee the privacy practices of independent external search providers.
Additionally, clicking a search result may take you to an external website, which may process information according to its own privacy policy.

5.4 Search History and Logging

Search123 is intended to operate without maintaining individual search histories or creating user-specific search profiles.

Search queries are not intentionally retained by Cheesy-Studios for advertising or profiling purposes.
Nevertheless, technical request data may be processed by the server, hosting provider, or security infrastructure.
The exact logging behavior depends on the active SearXNG, web server, and infrastructure configuration.
We do not claim that every request is entirely untraceable or that all technical data is immediately deleted.

5.5 Cloudflare Security

Search123 uses Cloudflare to help protect the service against:

• Automated abuse
• Excessive requests
• Malicious traffic
• Certain network attacks
• Unauthorized or suspicious automated activity

Cloudflare may analyze technical information, including:

• IP addresses
• Browser and device characteristics
• Request headers
• Network information
• Security signals
• Challenge responses

Visitors may occasionally encounter an automated verification or security challenge.
Cloudflare may use cookies or similar technologies required for security functions, including challenge verification.
These security mechanisms are separate from advertising tracking.
Cloudflare processes information according to its own privacy and data-processing practices.
Cloudflare Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

5.6 Cookies on Search123

Search123 does not intentionally use advertising cookies to create behavioral profiles.

However, cookies may be used for:

• SearXNG preferences and functionality, depending on configuration
• Cloudflare security challenges
• Essential session or security functions

The presence and duration of individual cookies depend on the active configuration.
Therefore, Search123 should not be described as an entirely cookie-free service.

5.7 Search123 Hosting and Infrastructure

Search123 operates on independently managed server infrastructure.

Technical information may be processed by the hosting provider and Cloudflare to deliver and secure the service.
Access to the underlying server is restricted to authorized administrators.
Search123 uses HTTPS to protect data transmitted between visitors and the public website.
HTTPS does not mean that information remains end-to-end encrypted throughout every stage of search processing.

5.8 Anonymous Usage Statistics

SearXNG provides technical statistics about configured search engines, such as response times and error rates.

These statistics are intended to support monitoring and maintenance.
They should not be interpreted as a guarantee that every component of the infrastructure processes no personal information.

5.9 Limitations of Search Privacy

Search123 is designed to improve search privacy, but no internet service can guarantee complete anonymity.

Privacy may depend on factors such as:

• Browser settings
• Network configuration
• Cloudflare security processing
• Search engine configuration
• External websites visited through search results

Users seeking additional privacy may choose to use browser privacy protections and avoid submitting sensitive personal information in search queries.

6. Advertising and Monetag

6.1 Advertising on Cheesy-Studios Projects

Certain Cheesy-Studios projects, including DraaiMaatje, may display advertisements provided by Monetag.

Advertising helps support the costs of operating free online tools.
The presence and format of advertisements may vary by project.

6.2 Types of Advertisements

Depending on the implementation, advertisements may include:

• In-page advertisements
• Banner advertisements
• Vignette advertisements
• Other supported advertising formats

6.3 Information Processed by Monetag

Monetag may process information such as:

• IP addresses
• Browser and device information
• Operating system
• Approximate location derived from network information
• Advertisement interactions
• Request timestamps
• Other information described in Monetag's privacy policy

Cheesy-Studios does not control all processing performed by Monetag.
We cannot guarantee that all advertising-related data is anonymized.

6.4 Cookies and Advertising Preferences

Advertising technologies may use cookies, identifiers, or similar mechanisms.

Where legally required, non-essential advertising technologies must be subject to appropriate consent and preference controls.
Browser privacy settings and content blockers may limit some advertising technologies, but they do not replace legally required consent mechanisms.
Monetag Privacy Policy: https://www.monetag.com/privacy-policy

7. Google Fonts and Third-Party Services

Some Cheesy-Studios projects may use Google Fonts or other externally hosted resources.

When a browser requests an externally hosted resource, the provider may receive technical information, including the visitor's IP address.
The location and processing of this information depend on the provider's infrastructure and policies.
Cheesy-Studios does not independently store information transmitted directly between visitors' browsers and Google Fonts.
Other third-party providers involved in delivering our projects may include:

• Google Sites
• Cloudflare
• Cloudflare Pages
• Server hosting providers
• External search engines
• Monetag

These services have their own privacy and security practices.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the relevant providers for additional details.

8. Data Retention

We aim to retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary.

8.1 Contact Information

Contact messages may be retained for up to one year, unless a longer period is necessary for an ongoing inquiry, a legal obligation, or another valid purpose.

8.2 Technical Logs

Technical logs may be retained temporarily for maintenance, security, troubleshooting, and abuse prevention.

Retention depends on the configuration of the relevant hosting and security systems.
Third-party providers may apply their own retention periods.

8.3 Search123 Data

Search123 is not intended to maintain individual search histories.

Temporary technical processing may nevertheless occur as part of normal operation and security monitoring.
Where technical records are retained, their retention depends on the applicable system configuration.

8.4 DraaiMaatje Local Storage

Names stored in browser local storage remain on the user's device until they are removed by the user, browser, or application.

Cheesy-Studios does not independently maintain a central copy of those names under the intended local-only design.

8.5 Advertising Data

Information processed by Monetag is subject to the relevant advertising provider's retention practices.

Cheesy-Studios cannot independently delete data stored exclusively within third-party systems.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of eligible personal information.
• Restrict certain processing activities.
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Request data portability where applicable.
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
• Lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.

Submitting a Privacy RequestEmail:
[email protected]
Please describe your request and identify the relevant Cheesy-Studios project.
We may request reasonable verification where necessary to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
For requests covered by the GDPR, we generally respond within one month, subject to legally permitted extensions.
Some rights are subject to exceptions and do not apply to every type of processing.

10. Regional Privacy Information

10.1 European Union and European Economic Area — GDPR

Where the GDPR applies, personal data must be processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

Individuals may exercise applicable rights concerning access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, and objection.
Complaints may be submitted to the relevant data protection authority.

10.2 Switzerland — FADP

Individuals in Switzerland may have rights under the Federal Act on Data Protection, including rights concerning access and correction.

Applicable procedures and exceptions depend on Swiss law.

10.3 Brazil — LGPD

Where Brazil's General Personal Data Protection Law applies, individuals may have rights relating to confirmation of processing, access, correction, deletion, anonymization, and other protections.

Requests will be handled according to applicable requirements.

10.4 California — CCPA/CPRA

Where California privacy law applies to the relevant processing and organization, eligible individuals may have rights concerning:

• Information about personal data practices
• Access
• Deletion
• Correction
• Opting out of certain sales or sharing
• Limiting certain uses of sensitive personal information

The applicability of these rights depends on statutory requirements and exceptions.
Cheesy-Studios does not intentionally sell contact information.
Advertising partners may engage in processing that requires additional disclosures or controls under applicable law.

10.5 Other United States Privacy Laws

Residents of states with applicable comprehensive privacy laws may have additional rights.

We will consider requests in accordance with the laws that apply to the relevant activity.

10.6 Global Privacy Control

Global Privacy Control (GPC) is a browser-based privacy preference signal.

Where applicable law requires recognition of GPC signals, appropriate technical handling must be implemented.
This policy does not claim that every Cheesy-Studios project currently provides automated GPC processing.

11. Security Measures

Cheesy-Studios aims to protect personal information through appropriate technical and organizational measures.

Depending on the project, these may include:

• HTTPS connections
• Restricted administrative access
• Cloudflare security controls
• Server maintenance
• Software updates
• Access management
• Technical monitoring
• Measures intended to reduce unauthorized access and abuse

Search123 uses Cloudflare to provide an additional layer of protection against suspicious traffic.
Although we take security seriously, no website or online service can guarantee absolute protection against every possible threat.
Visitors should avoid sharing passwords, financial information, or other sensitive personal information through ordinary contact forms.

12. Children's Privacy

Cheesy-Studios projects are general-purpose websites and online tools.

We do not intentionally create advertising profiles of children through our own systems.
Some third-party advertising services may have their own age-related policies and restrictions.
Where applicable law requires parental authorization or additional safeguards for processing children's personal data, those requirements must be respected.
If you believe that personal information concerning a child has been processed inappropriately, please contact our privacy email address.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

• Changes to our projects
• New or discontinued services
• Security improvements
• Changes in third-party providers
• Legal or regulatory developments
• Corrections and clarifications

The date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
We encourage visitors to review the current version periodically.
Where legally required, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before introducing materially different processing activities.

14. Contact InformationCheesy-Studios
Official website: https://www.cheesy-studios.22web.org/
Projects
Search123: https://search123.dpdns.org/
DraaiMaatje: https://draaimaatje.pages.dev/
General inquiries
[email protected]
Privacy and data protection requests
[email protected]
We aim to handle inquiries respectfully, transparently, and in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.

This Privacy Policy is published in English. Translations may be provided for convenience. Where permitted by applicable law, the English version serves as the primary reference.
Cheesy-Studios is an independent hobby project. Search123 uses the open-source SearXNG software but is not an official service of the SearXNG project.