Privacy Policy

At ilovekeyword.com, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website and keyword research tools, how we use that information, and what choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Form Submissions: If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content to respond to your inquiry.
• Newsletter Sign-up: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you updates about new tools and features.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect standard web server log data including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps. This data is used for security, performance monitoring, and aggregate usage analytics.
• Session Data: We use PHP sessions to implement rate limiting (to prevent abuse) and temporarily store tool preferences. Session data is not stored permanently.
• Search Queries: Keyword searches entered into our tools may be cached server-side (using MD5-hashed filenames) for up to 1 hour to improve performance. We do not associate cached searches with individual users.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our keyword research tools and services
• Respond to your contact form inquiries and support requests
• Send newsletter updates (only if you subscribed)
• Monitor and ensure the security and performance of our platform
• Enforce our rate limits to maintain service quality for all users
• Analyze aggregate usage patterns to improve our tools

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Cookies & Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

• Session Cookies (Essential): Used to maintain your session, implement rate limiting, and remember tool settings during your visit. These expire when you close your browser.
• Analytics Cookies (Optional): If we use Google Analytics, it sets cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with our site. This data is aggregated and anonymized. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or social media tracking cookies.

4. Third-Party APIs

Our tools use the following third-party APIs to provide keyword data:

• Google Autocomplete API: We send your search queries to Google's public autocomplete endpoint. These requests are subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
• Bing Autocomplete API: We send your search queries to Microsoft Bing's public autocomplete endpoint. These requests are subject to Microsoft's Privacy Statement.
• Optional APIs (Keywords Everywhere, DataForSEO): If you or the site administrator configures optional API integrations for search volume data, your search queries may be sent to these services. Refer to their respective privacy policies for details.

5. Data Storage & Security

Our servers are located in secure data centers. We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, input sanitization to prevent injection attacks, and access controls on server file systems.

Contact form submissions and newsletter email addresses are stored in plain text files on our server. We do not store payment information (we do not charge for our tools).

No data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (newsletter unsubscribe, contact record deletion)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by contacting us

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will note the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of ilovekeyword.com after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our contact form.

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