Welcome to GeoRankScout ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Google Business Profile management platform.
By using GeoRankScout, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Name and email address (via Google OAuth)
- Google Business Profile information
- Business locations, reviews, and performance data
- Content you create (posts, replies, media)
- Payment and billing information
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage data and analytics
- Device information and IP addresses
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Log files and error reports
2.3 Third-Party Data
- Google Business Profile API data
- Google OAuth authentication data
- OpenAI API usage for content generation
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Manage your Google Business Profile data
- Generate AI-powered content and insights
- Process payments and subscriptions
- Send administrative and service-related communications
- Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We share your information with:
- Google: To access and manage your Google Business Profile data
- OpenAI: For AI-powered content generation features
- Payment Processors: To process transactions (Razorpay)
- Service Providers: Cloud hosting, analytics, and support tools
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your data for advertising purposes
- Use your business data to benefit competitors
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
- Secure authentication via Google OAuth
- Regular security audits and updates
- Multi-tenant data isolation
- Access controls and role-based permissions
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Specifically:
- Account data: Until account deletion or 90 days after inactivity
- Google Business Profile data: Until disconnection or account deletion
- Payment records: 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 2 years
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain data processing activities
- Restriction: Request restriction of data processing
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@georankscout.com
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your session and authentication
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze usage patterns and improve our services
- Provide personalized experiences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features.
Our service integrates with third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: