At SEO Trace, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we
collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our SEO analysis
platform — including site crawling, TTFB monitoring, Lighthouse audits, and Google Search
Console integration.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, username, display
name, and password when you create an account
- Profile Information: Bio, avatar, and other optional
profile details
- Website Data: URLs you submit for crawling, TTFB testing,
and Lighthouse audits. Crawl results, page metadata, and performance metrics stored for analysis
- Third-Party Connections: When you connect Google Search
Console, we access search analytics data (queries, clicks, impressions) via OAuth with your
explicit consent
- Communications: Messages you send to us for support or
feedback
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interactions
with content
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and
device identifiers
- Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs
- Cookies: Session cookies and preferences (see Cookie
section below)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Create and manage your account
- Personalize your experience and content recommendations
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or illegal activities
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following
circumstances:
- Public Content: Your public profile, collections, and
activity are visible to other users
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate
our service (hosting, analytics, email)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect
our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition,
or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share
information
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Remember your preferences (like dark mode)
- Understand how you use our service
- Improve our service based on usage patterns
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may
affect the functionality of our service.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal
information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
- Secure password hashing
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee
absolute security of your data.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to
provide you services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate
business purposes.
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within
30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Children's Privacy
SEO Trace is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal
information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete
it promptly.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We
ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with
this Privacy Policy.
10. Third-Party Links
Our service contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy
practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant
changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email. Your continued use of
the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us
at: