Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 23/10/2024
Welcome to ScanMySEO! This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal data when you use our website and services, including our SEO audit tool powered by Cozmo the SEO Cat. By using our site or services, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically. By continuing to use our services after updates, you accept the changes.
Information We Collect
1. Personal Data You Provide Directly
- Account Registration: When you register for an account, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, company information, and payment details for paid plans.
- Communications: When you contact us (email, chat, forms), we collect the information you provide, including your inquiries or support requests.
- Transactions: For paid services, we collect billing and payment information, such as credit card details.
2. Data Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: We collect details on how you use our services, including IP addresses, browser type, pages viewed, time spent, and interaction with our website.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track your interactions on our site to enhance your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- Analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics to monitor usage patterns and performance metrics, helping us improve our services.
How We Use Your Information
- To Provide Our Services: Your data helps us run and improve our SEO audit tool. Cozmo, our SEO cat mascot, analyzes your site to identify issues like meta tag optimization, performance, and security improvements.
- Account Management: We use your data to create and manage your account, respond to your inquiries, and process transactions.
- Marketing and Communications: If you opt in, we may send you promotional messages about new features, tools, or updates to ScanMySEO. You can opt out anytime.
- Improvement of Our Services: We analyze user data to identify trends, improve our tool’s functionality, and develop new features.
- Security and Fraud Prevention: Your data helps us secure our platform and prevent misuse or unauthorized access.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party providers to help us deliver certain services, such as:
- Payment Processors: To manage transactions securely.
- Analytics Providers: To analyze user interactions and improve our platform.
- Email Services: For customer communication and support.
These third parties only have access to your data as needed to perform their services, and they are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal data through your account settings or by contacting us.
- Data Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data. Please note, however, that some data may be retained to comply with legal obligations or for legitimate business purposes.
- Marketing Preferences: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
- Cookie Preferences: You can control how cookies are used on your device by adjusting your browser settings.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, no online service can guarantee complete security, and we encourage you to protect your account by using strong passwords and being vigilant.
International Data Transfers
ScanMySEO is based in the United Kingdom, and your data may be transferred to servers located outside of your country. We ensure that all data transfers comply with applicable privacy laws, including the use of standard contractual clauses where necessary.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us at: