Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ClearSERP ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our SEO analysis platform located at clearserp.com (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted and securely stored)
• Name (if provided)
• Google account information (if you sign up with Google OAuth)

We use Clerk for authentication services, which securely manages your authentication data. Clerk may collect additional information as outlined in their privacy policy.

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Keywords you analyze
• Analysis results and saved collections
• Feature usage patterns
• Credit usage and transaction history

Analytics Data

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics tool that:

• Does not use cookies
• Does not collect personal information
• Does not track users across devices or websites
• Collects only aggregated metrics like page views, referrer sources, and device types
• Is fully compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Process your keyword analysis requests
• Manage your account and subscriptions
• Process payments through Polar.sh
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Respond to your support requests
• Improve our Service based on usage patterns
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our business (Clerk for authentication, Polar.sh for payments, Convex for database services, DataForSEO for SEO data)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication through Clerk
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our Service and as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal information
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@clearserp.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies necessary for the Service to function:

• Authentication cookies: To keep you logged in (managed by Clerk)
• Preference cookies: To remember your settings (e.g., dark mode)

We do not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies. Plausible Analytics operates without cookies.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with the following third-party services:

• Clerk: Authentication and user management
• Polar.sh: Payment processing and subscriptions
• Convex: Database and real-time data synchronization
• DataForSEO: SEO data and keyword analysis
• Plausible: Privacy-friendly analytics

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

10. 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. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@clearserp.com.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. 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. For material changes, we will provide notice through the Service or via email.

13. Contact Us

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