Tavily Search & Extract Datasource Plugin - Privacy Policy
Data Collection and Usage
Information Collected
This plugin collects and processes the following information to provide search and content extraction services:
Required Information
- Tavily API Key: Used to authenticate with Tavily's search and extraction APIs
- Search Queries: The search terms you provide to find relevant web content
- Search Parameters: Configuration options such as domain filters, search depth, and topic selection
Optional Information
- Domain Preferences: Include/exclude domain lists for filtering search results
- Content Preferences: Settings for image inclusion, AI answers, and raw content extraction
Information Usage
The collected information is used solely for:
- Authenticating with Tavily's APIs
- Performing web searches based on your queries
- Extracting content from found web pages
- Providing search results and AI-generated answers
- Filtering results based on your domain preferences
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
- API keys are securely encrypted and stored within the Dify platform
- Search queries and results are temporarily processed and not permanently stored by this plugin
- No personal data is cached or stored beyond the immediate session
Third-Party Services
Tavily APIs
- This plugin directly communicates with Tavily's search and extraction APIs
- Data is transmitted securely using HTTPS encryption
- Tavily's privacy policy applies to data processed by their services: https://tavily.com/privacy
Data Transmission
- All API communications use HTTPS encryption
- Search queries and results are transmitted securely
- No data is transmitted to unauthorized third parties
Data Access and Control
User Control
- Users maintain full control over their search queries and parameters
- API keys can be updated or removed at any time
- Search history is not stored by this plugin
Data Retention
- Search queries are processed in real-time and not stored
- API keys are stored only as long as the datasource is configured
- Removing the datasource configuration clears all stored credentials
Compliance
Data Protection
- Supports GDPR compliance for EU users
- Respects user privacy and data protection rights
- No unnecessary data collection or processing
Security Standards
- Follows industry-standard security practices
- Uses encrypted storage for sensitive credentials
- Implements secure API communication protocols
Third-Party APIs
Tavily Services
- Search API: Used to find relevant web pages based on search queries
- Extract API: Used to extract clean content from web pages
- Data Processing: Search queries and found URLs are processed by Tavily's systems
- Privacy Policy: https://tavily.com/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://tavily.com/terms
API Usage
- Search queries are sent to Tavily for processing
- Found URLs are sent to Tavily for content extraction
- Results include content from public web pages
- No personal information is required for API usage
User Rights
Access and Control
- View and modify search parameters at any time
- Update or remove API credentials as needed
- Control which types of content to include in results
Data Deletion
- Remove datasource configuration to clear stored credentials
- Search queries are not permanently stored
- No persistent data storage beyond configuration
Contact Information
Privacy Concerns
For privacy-related questions, please contact:
- Email: privacy@dify.ai
- Subject: Tavily Datasource Plugin Privacy
Technical Support
For technical issues, please contact:
- Email: support@dify.ai
- Documentation: https://docs.dify.ai
Policy Updates
Notification
- Privacy policy changes will be communicated to users
- Major changes require explicit user consent
- Update history maintained in this document
Version History
- v1.0 (2025-01-27): Initial privacy policy for Tavily datasource plugin
- Covers search functionality and content extraction features
- Defines data usage and third-party service integration
Last Updated: January 27, 2025
Version: 1.0