Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2026  |  Last Updated: June 2026

1. Who We Are

FreeSEOMate (freeseomate.com) is a free online platform providing SEO audit tools and web utilities. The platform is operated independently and is supported by Google AdSense advertising revenue and voluntary tips from users who find it valuable.

2. What Data We Collect — And What We Don't

If you use free tools without an account (most users): We collect nothing beyond standard server logs — IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamp. These logs are used solely for security and performance monitoring and are never associated with any personal profile. URLs you submit to tools (e.g., DNS Lookup, SSL Checker) are processed to return results and are not stored permanently.

Browser-only tools — JS Minifier, CSS Minifier, HTML Minifier, Base64 Converter, Case Converter, and similar tools — process everything locally in your browser. Your content is never sent to our servers at all.

If you register for an account: We collect your email address and display name for login and account management purposes. Any SEO audit reports you save are stored against your account and can be deleted by you at any time.

If you purchase a paid plan: Payment processing is handled entirely by third-party processors (Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, etc.). We never receive, store, or process your card number. We store only a payment reference ID, amount, plan name, and status for billing records.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we collect strictly to:

• Operate and deliver the FreeSEOMate tools and services.
• Authenticate registered users and maintain their accounts.
• Process and record subscription payments.
• Respond to support enquiries sent via the Contact page.
• Monitor server performance, detect abuse, and maintain security.
• Display advertisements via Google AdSense (see Section 5 below).

We do not use your information for email marketing, sell it to third parties, or use it to build advertising profiles beyond what Google AdSense processes independently.

4. Cookies

FreeSEOMate uses a small number of cookies:

• Session cookie: Keeps you logged in while you use the site. This is strictly necessary and does not track you across other websites.
• Preference cookie: Remembers your light/dark mode setting.
• Google AdSense cookies: Google sets cookies to serve and personalise advertisements. These are third-party cookies placed by Google, not by FreeSEOMate directly. See Section 5 for details.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to stay logged in or use certain features.

5. Google AdSense & Advertising

FreeSEOMate uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. When you visit FreeSEOMate, Google may:

• Set cookies in your browser to serve personalised ads based on your browsing history.
• Use the DoubleClick cookie to measure advertising effectiveness.
• Collect data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

FreeSEOMate has no control over the cookies Google sets for advertising purposes, and we do not have access to the data Google collects through AdSense.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

• Payment processors: Your payment details go directly to the processor (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We receive only a transaction reference.
• Google AdSense: As described in Section 5, Google receives data to serve advertisements.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose data if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Infrastructure providers: We may use third-party cloud hosting services. These providers process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality obligations and do not use it for their own purposes.

7. Data Retention

• Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security monitoring, then automatically deleted.
• Account data: Retained for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time from the account settings page, which will permanently delete all associated data within 30 days.
• SEO audit reports: Saved reports are retained until you delete them or delete your account.
• Payment records: Retained for a minimum of 7 years as required by standard financial record-keeping practices.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption for all connections, secure password hashing, and access controls. However, no online service can guarantee 100% security. You use FreeSEOMate at your own risk, and we are not liable for any unauthorised access to your data that occurs despite our security measures.

9. Children's Privacy

FreeSEOMate is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at freeseomate@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.

10. Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. You can exercise most of these rights directly through your account settings. For any other requests, contact us at freeseomate@gmail.com.

We will respond to all data requests within 30 days. Because we collect minimal data and most tools work without an account, the practical scope of these rights is very limited for most users.

11. International Users

FreeSEOMate is operated from India. If you access the service from outside India — including from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or United States — please be aware that your information may be processed in India, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using FreeSEOMate, you consent to such processing.

12. Links to Other Websites

FreeSEOMate may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of FreeSEOMate after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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