Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 19, 2026

1. Introduction

Quirky Hive Private Limited ("we", "us") operates The SEO Den platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

2. Information We Collect

Category	Data	Purpose
Account	Name, email, password (hashed)	Authentication & account management
Organization	Org name, billing info	Multi-tenant access & billing
Client Data	Domain, keywords, analytics	SEO analysis & reporting
API Credentials	Google, DataForSEO keys	Third-party integrations
Usage	Actions, timestamps, IP	Service improvement & security

3. How We Use Your Information

Provide and improve the SEO analysis and automation services.
Authenticate your identity and manage your account.
Send transactional emails (verification, password reset, reports).
Analyze usage patterns to improve the platform.
Comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Storage & Security

Passwords are hashed using bcrypt (never stored in plain text).
API keys are stored encrypted at rest on our servers.
All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS encryption.
Access to production systems is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Regular security audits are performed on the platform.

5. Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following third-party services that process data on our behalf:

Google APIs (Search Console, Analytics, Business Profile) — for SEO data retrieval
DataForSEO — for ranking data and SERP analysis
Resend — for transactional email delivery
Anthropic — for AI-powered content analysis

6. Data Retention

Account data is retained for the lifetime of your account.
SEO data (rankings, audits, content) is retained for 24 months after last activity.
Upon account deletion, all personal data is removed within 30 days.
Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access — Request a copy of your personal data.
Correction — Update inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion — Request deletion of your account and data.
Export — Download your data in a portable format.
Restrict — Limit how we process your data.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication (JWT tokens stored in browser localStorage). We do not use third-party tracking cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Material changes will be communicated via email.

11. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@phoenixbranding.in.