Apex SEO Application Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 18, 2025
Last Updated: March 18, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Apex SEO ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our AI-powered SEO optimization services at apexseo.pro.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Google User Data
When you authorize our application to access your Google Search Console data, we collect:
- Search performance metrics (impressions, clicks, CTR, position)
- Keyword ranking data
- Website indexing information
- Page performance data
We only collect the minimum Google user data necessary to provide our SEO services and only with your explicit consent.
2.2 Personal Information
We collect the following personal information:
- Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
- Billing information and payment details
- Company/business name
- Website URL and domain information
2.3 Website and SEO Data
To provide our services, we collect:
- Google Search Console data for your website
- Website analytics and performance metrics
- Keywords and search rankings
- Backlink information
- Website content and structure information
2.4 Automated Collection
We may automatically collect:
- Usage information when you interact with our platform
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and operating system
- Referral URLs
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our SEO optimization services
- Generate SEO reports and recommendations
- Process payments and maintain client accounts
- Communicate with you about your service
- Send you important service updates
- Analyze and improve our service offerings
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
4.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us deliver our services:
- Google (Search Console API)
- OpenAI (for SEO content recommendations)
- Payment processors (Stripe)
- Email service providers
- Cloud storage providers (AWS)
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
4.3 Business Transfers
If Apex SEO is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including Google user data:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Secure, access-controlled cloud storage environments
- Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
- Strict access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
- Employee training on data protection procedures
6. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your Google user data and other personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. Specifically:
- Active account data: Retained while you maintain an active subscription
- Inactive accounts: Data is deleted 30 days after account closure
- Analytics data: Anonymized after 6 months
- Payment information: Retained as required by financial regulations
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting apexseohub@gmail.com. Upon receiving your request, we will delete all your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at apexseohub@gmail.com.
8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, gather information about users, and improve our services. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our services.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us to have it removed.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised policy on our website with the updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to delete your data, please contact us at:
Email: apexseohub@gmail.com
Website: https://www.apexseo.pro
13. Legal Basis for Processing (for EEA Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we collect and process your personal information on the following legal bases:
- Performance of a contract when we provide you with our services
- Your consent, where required
- Our legitimate interests, which do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms
- Compliance with legal obligations
By using Apex SEO services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.