> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.companies.zone/user-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.companies.zone/user-docs/personal-data-and-privacy/privacy-faq.md). # Privacy FAQ ### Why does my data appear on Companies Zone? Companies Zone is a website that allows access to a set of databases built upon public records. We collect and publish data on companies, partnerships, trusts and other legal entities, and their owners, managers and officers. Our website contains no non-public data. ### How did you get my data? You can find information about our data sources at ### How do I request my data to be deleted from your website? We do not usually delete data about most people in our database because the data is already publicly available in our data sources and we believe that it is in the public interest for it to be freely available and easily searchable. We do recognize however that, because our website makes discovering information easier, certain people who are at increased risk of violence or harassment may have an interest in their information not being available on our website, even if it is still publicly available in our data sources. To protect these people, we operate a redaction and search restriction system which you can learn about at --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.companies.zone/user-docs/personal-data-and-privacy/privacy-faq.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.