Privacy Policy

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use PikaSEO, we may collect:

• Account Information: When you sign in with Google OAuth, we collect your email address, name, and profile picture from your Google account.
• Tool Usage Data: Information you input into our SEO tools (URLs, keywords, content, etc.) to generate results.
• Payment Information: If you purchase credits or subscriptions, payment data is processed securely by our payment provider. We do not store your credit card information.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Analytics: We collect data about how you interact with our tools, including which tools you use and when.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and improve user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our SEO tools and services
• Process your tool requests and generate results
• Manage your account, credits, and subscription
• Save your usage history for future reference
• Improve our tools and develop new features
• Send important updates about your account or our services
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where We Store Your Data

Your data is stored securely using Supabase (a PostgreSQL database service) with servers located in secure data centers. All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS and at rest using industry-standard encryption.

4.2 Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active
• Usage History: Stored indefinitely unless you request deletion
• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 2 years
• Deleted Accounts: Data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion

4.3 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
• Database encryption at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Row-level security policies to protect user data
• Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication via Google

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

5.1 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth: For authentication (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
• Supabase: For database and authentication services
• Anthropic Claude: For AI-powered SEO analysis (tool inputs are sent to Anthropic's API)
• Vercel: For hosting and deployment

5.2 When We Share Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in these cases:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a business transfer or acquisition

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your usage history and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Revoke Access: Disconnect Google OAuth access from your Google account settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@pikaseo.com

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how users interact with our tools
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

8. Children's Privacy

PikaSEO is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of PikaSEO after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@pikaseo.com