Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 29, 2026
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Abby SEO ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website abbyseo.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our SEO scanning service. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

  • URLs Submitted for Scanning: When you request an SEO scan, we collect the website URL you submit.
  • Email Address: If you voluntarily provide your email address to receive scan reports or notifications, we collect and store it.
  • Contact Information: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the information you provide in your message.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • IP Address: We collect your IP address for rate limiting, abuse prevention, and security purposes.
  • Browser and Device Information: We may collect your browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution through standard HTTP headers.
  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited, scan requests made, and timestamps of activity.
  • Referrer Data: We may collect the URL of the page that referred you to our Service.

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

  • We do not collect payment or financial information (the Service is free).
  • We do not use third-party advertising trackers or analytics platforms that profile users across websites.
  • We do not collect passwords or login credentials for the websites you scan.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Providing the Service: To perform the SEO scan you requested and deliver results.
  • Rate Limiting and Security: To prevent abuse, enforce usage limits, and protect the integrity of our Service.
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries or send scan reports if you provided an email address.
  • Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns in aggregate to improve the Service's functionality and performance.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are:

  • Consent: Where you have provided your email address voluntarily or submitted a URL for scanning.
  • Legitimate Interest: For rate limiting, security, abuse prevention, and service improvement, where these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
  • Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process data to comply with applicable law.

4. Data Retention

  • Scan Results: Retained for 30 days from the date of the scan, then automatically and permanently deleted.
  • IP Addresses (Rate Limiting): Retained for no more than 7 days in rate-limiting logs, then automatically purged.
  • Email Addresses: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe, whichever comes first.
  • Contact Inquiries: Retained for up to 12 months for customer service purposes, then deleted.
  • Server Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies. We may use strictly necessary session cookies to enable core site functionality (e.g., CSRF protection). These cookies:

  • Are essential for the Service to function
  • Do not track you across websites
  • Are automatically deleted when you close your browser
  • Cannot be used to personally identify you

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

  • Service Providers: With trusted hosting and infrastructure providers who process data on our behalf and are contractually bound to protect it.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental regulation.
  • Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Abby SEO, our users, or the public.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case your data would remain subject to this Privacy Policy.

7. Data Security

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

  • Encryption of data in transit using TLS/HTTPS
  • Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
  • Regular security updates and patching of server infrastructure
  • Automated data deletion in accordance with our retention schedule

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Your Rights

8.1 Rights for EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten") via our deletion request form or by emailing us.
  • Restriction: Request that we restrict processing of your data.
  • Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@abbyseo.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8.2 Rights for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know: Request what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
  • Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information, so this right does not apply.
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a request, email privacy@abbyseo.com. We will verify your identity before processing the request and respond within 45 days.

8.3 Rights for All Users

Regardless of your location, you may:

  • Request deletion of any data associated with your email address or scans via our data deletion request form
  • Unsubscribe from any email communications at any time
  • Contact us with questions or concerns about your data

9. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer. We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy regardless of where it is processed.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us at privacy@abbyseo.com.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Our Service does not track users across third-party websites and therefore does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. As stated above, we do not use third-party tracking cookies.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Abby SEO
Email: privacy@abbyseo.com
Website: abbyseo.com