Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SEO.AI ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name (optional)
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile picture (if provided via OAuth)

2.2 Website Scan Data

When you analyze a website, we collect:

• Target website URL
• Crawled page content (HTML, metadata, headings, etc.)
• SEO issues and recommendations generated
• Scan configuration settings (depth, max pages, etc.)
• Reports generated from the analysis

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and features used
• Time and date of visits
• Error logs and performance data

2.4 Authentication Data

If you use OAuth (Google Sign-In):

• Google account email
• Profile information (name, picture)
• OAuth tokens (stored securely)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide the Service: Perform SEO analysis and generate reports
• Account Management: Create and manage your account
• Improve Quality: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our service
• Communication: Send service updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Analytics: Understand how users interact with our service
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our Terms

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Storage Location

Your data is stored in secure databases. Website scan data is temporarily stored during analysis and permanently saved in our database for your future reference.

4.2 Security Measures

• Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing (bcrypt)
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Database backups and disaster recovery

4.3 Data Retention

We retain your data:

• Account data: Until you delete your account
• Scan results: Until you delete them or your account
• Usage logs: Up to 90 days for analytics and debugging

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

5.1 We DO NOT Sell Your Data

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5.2 Third-Party Services

We may share data with service providers who help us operate:

• Authentication: NextAuth.js for secure login (Google OAuth)
• AI Analysis: OpenAI or Anthropic APIs (optional, only if you enable AI features)
• Infrastructure: Hosting and database providers

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for specified purposes.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data if required by:

• Legal process or government request
• Protection of rights, property, or safety
• Investigation of fraud or security issues
• Enforcement of our Terms and Conditions

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
• Export: Download your scan reports in various formats
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us through your account settings or support channels.

7. Cookies and Tracking

7.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Store authentication tokens

7.2 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Show you relevant advertisements based on your interests
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Limit the number of times you see an ad
• Provide aggregated analytics to advertisers

Third-Party Access: Google and its partners may collect and use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

Opt-Out Options: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.

7.3 Cookie Control

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service. To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

8. Children's Privacy

SEO.AI is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.

9. International Users

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries different from your own. By using SEO.AI, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations, where data protection laws may differ.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

11. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to be informed about data processing
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

Our lawful basis for processing is: (a) Consent, (b) Contract performance, (c) Legal obligations, and (d) Legitimate interests.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our support channels or account settings.