Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AuditWebsite ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website audit service at auditwebsite.app.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Website URL: The URL of the website you want to audit
• Email Address: Optional email address for receiving audit reports
• Industry Information: Optional industry category for contextual recommendations
• Booking Information: Name, email, and additional details when booking Pro audit consultations

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on our service
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies: Session cookies for functionality and analytics cookies (with your consent)

2.3 Audit Data

• Website Performance Metrics: PageSpeed Insights data, Core Web Vitals
• Accessibility Data: WCAG compliance violations
• Technology Stack: Detected frameworks, CMS, and hosting providers
• AI Analysis: Generated recommendations and insights

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To perform website audits and generate reports
• Communication: To send audit results, updates, and respond to inquiries
• Improvement: To enhance our service quality and user experience
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns and optimize our platform
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Marketing: With your consent, to send promotional materials about Pro audits and new features

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (Google PageSpeed Insights, OpenAI for AI analysis, MongoDB for storage)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5. Data Retention

We retain your audit data for:

• Audit Reports: 90 days from creation (unless you create an account)
• Email Addresses: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized for up to 2 years

6. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Object: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@auditwebsite.app

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Encrypted database storage
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure API endpoints

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

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality (always active)
• Analytics Cookies: To understand usage patterns (with your consent)
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Data processing agreements with third parties
• Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending email notifications for material changes (if you provided an email)

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

13. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements:

• Legal Basis: Legitimate interest, consent, contract performance
• Data Controller: AuditWebsite
• DPO Contact: dpo@auditwebsite.app
• Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

14. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have additional rights under CCPA:

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