FAQ // PEOPLE_CHECKER
// what this is, what it isn't, how to stay on the right side of it
Q01 // What is People Checker?
A search aggregator. You give it a name and optional context; it runs the searches you'd run yourself across the public web in parallel, and assembles the results into one cited report. Same public data, structured, faster.
This tool does not identify individuals. It aggregates publicly available content that may relate to a given name. Common names collide — verify identity from the cited sources before acting.
This tool does not identify individuals. It aggregates publicly available content that may relate to a given name. Common names collide — verify identity from the cited sources before acting.
Q02 // Where does the data come from?
The open web. Search engines, news outlets, social profiles, public registries, regulatory filings, forums, blogs. Every concrete claim should carry a citation you can click and verify.
Q03 // Is this legal?
People Checker is designed for lawful open-source research using publicly available information. It does not access private accounts, bypass logins, or retrieve non-public data.
The legality of any specific search depends on the user's purpose, jurisdiction, legal basis, and how the results are used. Under Swiss FADP and GDPR / UK GDPR, users must respect proportionality, purpose limitation, accuracy, and human review — and must not use the report as the sole basis for an automated decision about a person (GDPR Art. 22).
Not a regulated background check, KYC / AML provider, credit report, or decision engine. It is a research assistant — every material finding should be verified against the cited source before any action.
The legality of any specific search depends on the user's purpose, jurisdiction, legal basis, and how the results are used. Under Swiss FADP and GDPR / UK GDPR, users must respect proportionality, purpose limitation, accuracy, and human review — and must not use the report as the sole basis for an automated decision about a person (GDPR Art. 22).
Not a regulated background check, KYC / AML provider, credit report, or decision engine. It is a research assistant — every material finding should be verified against the cited source before any action.
Q04 // What jurisdiction does this operate under?
Switzerland. The service operates under Swiss norms for the processing of publicly available personal information. If you're using it from elsewhere, that's on you to handle.
Q05 // Is this a background check?
No. A background check uses verified primary records (court systems, credit bureaus, employer verification). This reads what's already public on the web. Findings are leads, not conclusions. For regulated KYC / AML screening use a sanctions / PEP provider — this is research, not screening.
Q06 // What can I use this for, and what can't I?
Permitted: research and due-diligence support, preparation for human review, journalism, reputation checks before a private transaction.
Not permitted: hiring, firing, or any employment decision; credit, insurance, or housing decisions; regulated KYC / AML / sanctions screening; fully automated decisions about a person (GDPR Art. 22); harassment, stalking, doxxing, or defamation.
Not permitted: hiring, firing, or any employment decision; credit, insurance, or housing decisions; regulated KYC / AML / sanctions screening; fully automated decisions about a person (GDPR Art. 22); harassment, stalking, doxxing, or defamation.
Q07 // Why is the report sometimes thin or wrong?
Common names collide. Old records get scrubbed. Paywalls block sources. AI summarizes imperfectly. If confidence is LOW or the report flags identity ambiguity, treat it that way — the search probably couldn't isolate one person.
Q08 // What do you store?
Nothing is intentionally retained after the workflow completes. Quick scans run in a single transient request. Deep scans run as background jobs; the report is held server-side only until your browser fetches the completed result, then deleted. Any orphan (closed tab, dropped connection) is purged within 30 minutes by a scheduled cleanup. Photos uploaded for reverse image search are deleted from storage the moment the search completes. Your search history lives only in your browser's localStorage; clear it any time from the bottom bar.
Transient operational logs (errors, timing) may exist briefly for reliability — they are not used to build profiles or train models.
Transient operational logs (errors, timing) may exist briefly for reliability — they are not used to build profiles or train models.
Q09 // What do the signal badges mean?
Badges describe signals found in cited sources, not judgments about a person.
NO SIGNALS FOUND — searched, nothing concrete in the cited sources.
SIGNALS PRESENT — REVIEW SOURCES — a concrete unverified signal exists in a cited source (allegation, single-source controversy, ongoing matter). Read the source.
ADVERSE SIGNALS FOUND — SEE SOURCES — a cited source explicitly references a lawsuit, sanction, conviction, regulator action, fraud, bankruptcy, or similar. Read the source — the badge is not a verdict.
NO SIGNALS FOUND — searched, nothing concrete in the cited sources.
SIGNALS PRESENT — REVIEW SOURCES — a concrete unverified signal exists in a cited source (allegation, single-source controversy, ongoing matter). Read the source.
ADVERSE SIGNALS FOUND — SEE SOURCES — a cited source explicitly references a lawsuit, sanction, conviction, regulator action, fraud, bankruptcy, or similar. Read the source — the badge is not a verdict.
Q10 // Can I export?
Yes — PDF, dark or print mode.
// FULL_LEGAL_NOTICE
PEOPLE CHECKER — NOTICE WHAT THIS IS A search aggregator. It runs the searches you'd run yourself — Google, news, social, public registries, forums — in parallel, and assembles the results into one cited page. Same public information, faster, structured. This tool does not identify individuals. It aggregates publicly available content that may relate to a given name. Common names collide — verify identity from the cited sources before acting. DATA HANDLING Searches run server-side and are transient. Quick scans run in a single request. Deep scans run as background jobs; the report is held server-side only until your browser fetches it, then deleted. Anything orphaned (closed tab, dropped connection) is purged within 30 minutes by a scheduled cleanup. We do not intentionally retain reports, search inputs, or uploaded images after the workflow completes. Transient operational logs (errors, timing) may exist briefly for reliability but are not used to build profiles. Your search history lives only in your browser's localStorage. LEGAL BASIS OSINT can be lawful when limited to publicly available information, used for a legitimate purpose, processed proportionately, and reviewed by a human before any action is taken. Whether a specific use is lawful depends on the user's purpose, jurisdiction, legal basis, and how the output is used. The service operates under Swiss norms (FADP). Users in other jurisdictions are responsible for their own rules — under GDPR / UK GDPR that means a documented lawful basis (typically legitimate interest), purpose limitation, data minimisation, accuracy, and respect for data-subject rights. WHAT THIS IS NOT Not a regulated background check. Not KYC / AML sanctions screening. Not a credit report. Not a verdict. The output is research with citations; decisions are yours. SIGNAL BADGES Badges describe signals found in cited sources, not judgments about a person. - NO SIGNALS FOUND: searched, nothing concrete in the cited sources. - SIGNALS PRESENT — REVIEW SOURCES: a concrete unverified signal exists in a cited source (allegation, single-source controversy, ongoing matter). Read the source. - ADVERSE SIGNALS FOUND — SEE SOURCES: a cited source explicitly references a lawsuit, sanction, conviction, regulator action, fraud, bankruptcy, or similar. Read the source — the badge is not a verdict. INTENDED USE Permitted: - Research and due-diligence support - Preparation for human review - Journalism and editorial fact-checking - Reputation checks before a private transaction Not permitted: - Hiring, firing, or any employment decision - Credit, insurance, or housing decisions - Regulated KYC / AML / sanctions screening - Fully automated decisions about a person (GDPR Art. 22) - Harassment, stalking, doxxing, or defamation ACCEPTABLE USE Legitimate purposes only. No fully automated decisions about a person based on the report alone. Read the cited sources before acting on anything material. ACCURACY AI summarisation can mis-attribute, especially for common names. Citations are the source of truth — read them.