Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how ANO SEO collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our Service. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with the best experience and improve our Service, we collect certain information. This includes:

1.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect your email address, name (if provided), and profile picture (if using OAuth providers). This information is necessary for account creation, authentication, and service delivery.

1.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our Service, including pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service, and device information (IP address, browser type, operating system). This data helps us improve our Service and troubleshoot issues.

1.3 Content Data

We store content you create using our Service, including articles, SEO analyses, website audit reports, and other generated content. This data is stored securely and is only accessible to you unless you explicitly share it.

1.4 Search Console Data

If you connect your Google Search Console account, we access and store performance data, search queries, click-through rates, and website analytics. This data is used solely to provide SEO insights and recommendations.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Provision

To provide, maintain, and improve our Service, including content generation, SEO analysis, website auditing, and traffic analytics.

2.2 Account Management

To manage your account, process transactions, send service-related communications, and provide customer support.

2.3 Service Improvement

To analyze usage patterns, identify trends, and improve our Service's functionality, performance, and user experience.

2.4 Legal Compliance

To comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, protect our rights and interests, and prevent fraud or abuse.

3. Third-Party Services

Our Service utilizes third-party services that may collect information to identify you. We carefully select service providers who maintain high privacy standards. These include:

3.1 Google Services

We use Google OAuth for authentication and Google Search Console API for SEO data. Google's use of information is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. We only request necessary permissions and do not access data beyond what is required for Service functionality.

3.2 Payment Processors

We use Paddle and RevenueCat for payment processing. These services handle payment information securely and in accordance with PCI DSS standards. We do not store your full payment card details.

3.3 AI Service Providers

We use OpenAI and other AI service providers for content generation. Content sent to these services is processed according to their privacy policies. We do not share your personal information with AI providers beyond what is necessary for content generation.

3.4 Analytics and Monitoring

We may use analytics services to understand Service usage and performance. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

4.1 Data Storage

Your data is stored on secure servers using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) with encryption at rest and in transit. We use Firebase Authentication for secure user authentication.

4.2 Security Measures

We employ commercially reasonable security measures including encryption, secure authentication, regular security audits, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

4.3 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

5.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to access your personal information and receive a copy of your data in a portable format.

5.2 Correction

You can update your account information at any time through your account settings.

5.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us or using the account deletion feature. Note that some information may be retained for legal compliance purposes.

5.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of non-essential data collection and marketing communications. However, opting out of certain data collection may limit Service functionality.

5.5 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to object to processing, restrict processing, and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

5.6 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your personal information).

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Service may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

6.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly, including authentication and security features. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

6.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our Service. You can control these cookies through your browser settings.

6.3 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services we use may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

7.1 Standard Contractual Clauses

We use standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission for data transfers outside the EEA.

7.2 Adequacy Decisions

We transfer data to countries that have been deemed to provide adequate data protection by relevant authorities.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the applicable age limit, we will promptly delete such information from our servers. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

9.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Service, subject to strict confidentiality obligations.

9.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.

9.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

10.1 Notification Methods

Posting the updated policy on this page with a new 'Last Updated' date, and/or sending you an email notification if changes are significant.

10.2 Your Continued Use

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you may discontinue use of the Service and request account deletion.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@anoseo.com. We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.