TurboSEO.tools ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://turboseo.tools (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our Service. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
Information We Collect
We collect different types of information depending on how you use our Service:
1. Account Information (For Registered Users)
When you create an account with TurboSEO.tools, we collect:
- Email address: Used for account creation, authentication, and communication
- User ID: A unique identifier for your account
- Authentication data: Managed securely by Clerk (our authentication provider)
- Account creation date: Timestamp of when you joined
2. Payment Information (For Pro Subscribers)
If you subscribe to our Pro plan ($4.99/month), we collect:
- Payment details: Processed securely by Stripe (our payment processor)
- Billing information: Name, billing address, and payment method
- Subscription status: Active, cancelled, or expired subscription state
- Customer ID: Stripe customer identifier for managing your subscription
Important: We do not store your credit card numbers or payment details directly. All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe, which is PCI DSS compliant.
3. Usage Data
When you use our SEO tools, we collect:
- Audit counts: Number of SEO audits performed per month (to enforce plan limits)
- Audit timestamps: When audits were performed
- URLs analyzed: The web pages you've compared or audited (stored temporarily)
- Feature usage: Which tools you use (heading tags, meta tags, schema comparison, etc.)
4. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Service, we automatically collect:
- IP addresses: For security and analytics
- Browser type and version: To ensure compatibility
- Device information: Operating system and device type
- Pages visited: Navigation patterns on our site
- Referring/exit pages: Where you came from and where you go
- Analytics data: Via Google Analytics (GA_ID: G-WJH9NSG4DV)
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
- Improve your experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing the Service: To create and manage your account, process payments, and deliver SEO tools
- Enforcing plan limits: To track audit usage and ensure fair use of Free (10 audits/month) and Pro (100 audits/month) plans
- Processing payments: To handle subscriptions, billing, and refunds through Stripe
- Communication: To send account-related emails, subscription confirmations, and important updates
- Improving the Service: To analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, and develop new features
- Security: To detect fraud, prevent abuse, and protect our users
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our tools and optimize performance
- Legal compliance: To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests
Third-Party Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers to operate our Service:
- Clerk (Authentication): Manages user accounts, authentication, and session management.View Clerk Privacy Policy
- Stripe (Payment Processing): Handles all payment processing, billing, and subscription management.View Stripe Privacy Policy
- Supabase (Database): Stores user audit data and usage tracking.View Supabase Privacy Policy
- Google Analytics: Provides website analytics and usage statistics.View Google Privacy Policy
- Vercel (Hosting): Hosts and serves our website.View Vercel Privacy Policy
These third parties may have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers: As described above (Clerk, Stripe, Supabase, etc.)
- For legal reasons: To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or lawful government requests
- To protect rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@turboseo.tools. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Account data: Retained while your account is active, plus 90 days after deletion
- Payment data: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance (managed by Stripe)
- Usage data: Retained for 12 months for analytics and improvement purposes
- Audit URLs: Stored temporarily (typically 30 days) unless deleted earlier
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encryption at rest for sensitive data
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
- Secure third-party processors (PCI DSS compliant for payments)
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Our service providers (Clerk, Stripe, Supabase, Vercel) operate globally and comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for EU users.
Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete it.
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 policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
hello@turboseo.toolsThis policy is effective as of January 3, 2026.