Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

• Usage data: Website URLs you submit for audits, and basic technical logs for performance and security.
• Account data: If you sign up, we collect email address, name (if provided), and password (stored securely).
• Device & browser: Browser type, device type, and general location (e.g. country) for analytics and security.
• Cookies: Session and preference cookies to keep you logged in and improve your experience.

2. What We Do Not Collect

• We do not read or store the full content of your websites beyond what is needed for the audit.
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing.
• Payment details (if any) are handled by our payment provider; we do not store full card numbers.

3. How We Use Information

• To generate and deliver SEO reports, AI scores, and domain authority results.
• To operate your account, authenticate you, and send important service updates.
• To improve our platform, fix errors, and understand how features are used (aggregate or anonymized where possible).
• To protect against abuse, fraud, and security threats.

4. Data Storage & Retention

Submitted URLs and audit data may be processed temporarily to generate reports. We may retain limited data (e.g. report history, account info) as long as your account is active or as needed for legal and operational purposes. You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

5. Cookies

• Essential: Session cookies for login and core functionality.
• Preferences: To remember your settings (e.g. theme, language).
• Analytics: Anonymous usage data to improve our site and services.
• You can control or disable non-essential cookies via your browser settings.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, and domain/SEO data. These providers have their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices but choose partners that respect user privacy and applicable laws.

7. Security

• We use HTTPS and industry-standard measures to protect data in transit and at rest.
• Passwords are hashed; we do not store them in plain text.
• Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel and only when necessary.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, or to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights or request a copy of your data, contact us via the Contact Us page. We will respond within a reasonable time.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of AIRankMeter after updates means you accept the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to request access or deletion of your data, please use our Contact Us page.