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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 8, 2026

AEO Ranker ("we," "our," or "us") operates the aeoranker.app website and service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you sign up via Clerk authentication, we receive your email address and basic profile information (name, profile picture if provided).
  • Niche Inputs: The business niches and topics you submit for strategy generation.
  • Generated Content: The strategies and reports we generate for you.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, timestamps, and general interaction patterns.
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Log Data: IP addresses, access times, and referring URLs.

Information from Third Parties

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

  • Clerk: Authentication and user management
  • InstantDB: Database services for storing your jobs and reports
  • Vercel: Hosting and analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • Generate personalized SEO/AEO strategies based on your inputs
  • Communicate with you about your account and our services
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse

We do not:

  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Use your data for advertising purposes
  • Share your generated strategies with other users

3. Data Storage and Security

  • Your data is stored securely using InstantDB with encryption at rest
  • We use HTTPS for all data transmission
  • Access to user data is restricted to essential personnel only
  • We retain your data for as long as your account is active

4. Data Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (Clerk, InstantDB, Vercel, OpenRouter)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing

5. Your Rights

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

For All Users:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Export: Download your generated strategies

For EU/UK Users (GDPR):

  • Right to data portability
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent

For California Users (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination

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

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for:

  • Authentication session management
  • User preferences (theme settings)

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. Third-party services may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: privacy@helpymedia.com

This policy is provided for informational purposes. For specific legal advice, consult a qualified attorney.