Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Open SEO ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information and API keys. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

By using Open SEO, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password when you create an account
• API Keys: Your API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Perplexity, and other AI service providers. These are stored securely and encrypted
• Content: Articles, topics, and other content you generate through our platform
• WordPress Credentials: If you choose to connect your WordPress site, we store your WordPress URL and authentication tokens

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: How you interact with our service, including pages visited, features used, and time spent
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Log Data: Server logs, error reports, and performance metrics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our service
• To authenticate your API keys and process your article generation requests
• To connect to your WordPress site and publish articles when requested
• To communicate with you about your account, service updates, and support requests
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. API Key Security

Your API keys are critical to your account security. We implement the following security measures:

• Encryption: All API keys are encrypted at rest using industry-standard encryption algorithms
• Secure Transmission: API keys are transmitted over HTTPS/TLS connections
• Access Control: Only authorized systems can access your API keys, and only for processing your requests
• No Sharing: We never share your API keys with third parties or use them for purposes other than your requests
• You Control Costs: You pay directly to AI providers. We do not charge markup fees on API usage

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: We may use third-party services (hosting, analytics) that process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through your account settings. API keys are deleted immediately upon account deletion.

We may retain certain information for legal, accounting, or security purposes even after account deletion, but this will be anonymized where possible.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and improve our service. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information 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.

11. 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

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