Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how CrawlerOptic (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website at https://crawleroptic.com (the “Service”).

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use our Service, you may provide us with URLs that you wish to analyze. We process these URLs to generate llms.txt files but do not store them beyond the duration of your session unless you explicitly save results.

If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we collect your email address and any information you voluntarily provide.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit the Service, including:

• Log data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of your visit, time spent on pages, and referring URL.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience. See Section 5 for details.
• Usage data: Aggregated, anonymized data about how users interact with the Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process URLs and generate llms.txt files
• Send you newsletters or promotional materials, if you have opted in
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
• Comply with legal obligations
• Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense (see Section 6)

3. Information Sharing

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

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes.
• Business Transfers: If CrawlerOptic is acquired or merges with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Retention

We retain log data for up to 90 days. URL data submitted for analysis is not persistently stored beyond your active session. Email addresses collected through newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe.

5. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Service. These are anonymized and aggregated.
• Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. See Section 6.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Service functionality.

6. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Service. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to collect data about your activity on this and other websites to provide you with targeted advertising.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to the Service and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information about how Google uses data from sites that use its advertising services, visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Request restriction of processing
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@crawleroptic.com.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International 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 applicable law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

CrawlerOptic
Email: privacy@crawleroptic.com
Website: https://crawleroptic.com