Privacy Policy

Our SEO Web Crawler service, operated by Zen Republic Agency ("we," "our," or "us"), is committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("you," "your," or "users"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our SEO analysis and web crawling service. By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect the following personal information:

  • Email Address: Collected through Google OAuth authentication
  • Name: Collected through Google OAuth authentication
  • Profile Information: Basic Google account information for authentication purposes

SEO Analysis Data

When you use our crawler service, we collect and process:

  • Website URLs: URLs you submit for SEO analysis
  • Crawl Jobs: Your crawling configurations, settings, and job history
  • Analysis Results: SEO data extracted from crawled websites including meta tags, headings, content structure
  • SEO Settings: Your custom quality weights and analysis preferences
  • Usage Statistics: Job performance data, crawl progress, and system metrics

Technical Data

  • Log Data: Server logs, error logs, and access patterns
  • Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and user experience
  • Analytics Data: Usage patterns through Google Analytics

Chrome Extension Data

When you use our Chrome browser extension for SEO crawling, we collect:

  • Page Content Data: Meta tags, headings, links, images, and structured data extracted from pages you choose to crawl
  • Navigation Data: URL redirects and page load information for SEO analysis
  • Authentication Token: A secure JWT token stored locally in your browser to authenticate API requests

Extension Permissions Explained

Our Chrome extension requires certain permissions to function. Here's why each is needed:

  • tabs: Creates background tabs to render JavaScript-heavy websites for accurate SEO analysis
  • storage: Stores your authentication token locally so you don't need to re-authenticate
  • scripting: Injects data extraction scripts to analyze page content (meta tags, headings, links)
  • cookies: Reads your existing browser session cookies to crawl password-protected sites you have access to
  • notifications: Alerts you when a CAPTCHA or anti-bot challenge requires your attention
  • webNavigation: Tracks page redirects to analyze redirect chains for SEO purposes
  • host_permissions (all URLs): Allows crawling any website you choose to analyze

What the Extension Does NOT Collect

  • Passwords or Login Credentials: We never intercept, store, or transmit your passwords
  • Browsing History: We do not track your browsing activity beyond the specific URLs you choose to crawl
  • Financial Information: No credit card numbers, bank details, or payment information
  • Personal Communications: No emails, messages, or private content
  • Form Data: We do not collect data you enter into forms on websites

User Control

  • Crawling only occurs when you explicitly initiate a crawl job
  • No background monitoring or automatic data collection happens
  • You choose exactly which URLs to crawl
  • Uninstalling the extension immediately stops all data collection
  • You can revoke the extension's authentication token at any time from your dashboard

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

  • Authenticate your access to the SEO crawler platform
  • Process and execute website crawling and SEO analysis jobs
  • Store and provide access to your analysis results and reports
  • Maintain your custom SEO settings and preferences

Service Improvement

  • Monitor system performance and optimize crawling efficiency
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Develop new SEO analysis features
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

Communication

  • Send email notifications about completed crawl jobs
  • Provide SEO analysis summaries and insights
  • Communicate service updates and maintenance notifications

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

Third-Party Services

  • Google OAuth: For authentication purposes only
  • Google Analytics: Aggregated usage data for service improvement
  • Email Services: For sending crawl completion notifications

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption: Data transmission secured with HTTPS/TLS
  • Authentication: Secure Google OAuth integration
  • Access Control: User-isolated data with proper authorization
  • Database Security: MongoDB with secure access controls
  • Server Security: Protected server infrastructure

5. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

  • Account Data: As long as your account remains active
  • Crawl Jobs: Stored indefinitely for historical analysis access
  • SEO Analysis Results: Retained to provide ongoing access to reports
  • Log Data: Automatically purged after 90 days

6. Your Rights

Access and Control

  • Access: View all your crawl jobs, results, and settings through the dashboard
  • Export: Download your SEO analysis data in multiple formats (CSV, JSON, Excel)
  • Modify: Update your SEO settings and analysis preferences
  • Delete: Remove individual crawl jobs and their associated data

Account Management

  • Account Deletion: Contact us to delete your account and all associated data
  • Data Portability: Export your analysis results before account deletion

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

  • Authentication: Maintaining your login session
  • User Experience: Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Analytics: Understanding service usage patterns

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through:

  • Email notification to registered users
  • Notice on our website
  • Updated version posted on this page

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

12. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR (for EU users) and Spanish data protection regulations. We are committed to protecting your privacy rights under these regulations.

13. Chrome Web Store Limited Use Disclosure

Our Chrome extension's use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Specifically, our extension:

  • Only collects data necessary for SEO analysis functionality
  • Does not transfer data to third parties except as necessary to provide the service
  • Does not use data for advertising or marketing purposes unrelated to the core service
  • Does not use data for credit scoring or lending purposes
  • Handles all user data securely with HTTPS encryption

Last Updated: December 3, 2025
Effective Date: June 2, 2025