1. Introduction

At SEO Autopilot ("we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Account Information: Name, email address, and authentication credentials (managed through Clerk)
Billing Information: Payment card details (processed securely through Stripe)
Site Information: URLs, CMS credentials (encrypted), and site configuration data
Content Data: Articles, keywords, and SEO analysis data you create or upload
Usage Data: How you interact with the Service, features used, and usage patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
Process transactions and send related information
Send technical notices and support messages
Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
Personalize and improve your experience
Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party services (Clerk for authentication, Stripe for payments, Anthropic for AI processing) that need access to your information to provide their services
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition
With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

5. Data Security

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

Encryption of sensitive data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest
Secure authentication through Clerk
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Access controls and employee training on data protection
Encrypted storage of CMS credentials

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. We may retain certain information for longer periods as required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as dispute resolution, contract enforcement, and fraud prevention. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal information
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Objection: Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@seoautopilot.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are sent to your browser from a website. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Clerk: Authentication and user management (view their privacy policy)
Stripe: Payment processing (view their privacy policy)
Anthropic: AI content generation (view their privacy policy)
Google Search Console: SEO data (when connected by you)
WordPress: Content publishing (using credentials you provide)

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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

13. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your personal information based on legitimate business interests, contract performance, legal obligations, and your consent. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via email or through the Service with at least 30 days' notice.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@seoautopilot.com

For postal correspondence, please contact us by email first and we will provide a mailing address.

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