AEO Answers – Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you register we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Account credentials
• Organization name (optional)

User Data and Projects

When using the platform we may store:

• Projects and seed keywords
• Generated questions
• Question clusters
• Content queue items
• Content briefs
• URLs you provide
• Notes and priorities
• Exported research data

Integration Data

If you connect third-party services we may access:

Google Search Console

• Search queries
• Impressions
• Clicks
• CTR
• Average position

Google Analytics

• Page views
• Sessions
• Users
• Engagement metrics
• Traffic data for URLs you track

OAuth credentials are encrypted before storage.

Technical Data

We may collect:

• IP address
• Device information
• Browser type
• Usage metrics
• Feature usage analytics
• Log data for debugging

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain the platform
• Generate insights and analytics
• Create AI-generated briefs and suggestions
• Provide customer support
• Improve product features
• Monitor platform security
• Analyze usage trends

3. AI Processing

Certain features use AI providers such as:

• OpenAI
• Anthropic

Some data (such as questions or keywords) may be sent to these services to generate insights.

We do not use your data to train external AI models unless explicitly disclosed.

4. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• Encrypted credential storage
• Secure authentication tokens
• Password hashing
• Role-based access controls
• Data isolation between users

However, no system is completely secure.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

Data may be shared with:

• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics services
• AI processing services
• Search API providers

only to the extent necessary to provide the service.

6. Data Retention

We retain data as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide services
• Required for legal obligations

Users may request account deletion.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your data
• Request correction
• Request deletion
• Export your data

Requests may be submitted through support.

8. Cookies and Tracking

The platform may use cookies or local storage to:

• Maintain login sessions
• Remember preferences
• Improve performance

9. Children's Privacy

AEO Answers is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

10. International Users

Data may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our infrastructure operates.

By using the platform you consent to this processing.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Updated versions will be posted with a revised effective date.

12. Contact

For privacy inquiries: Market Surge – https://marketsurge.io