Degates respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit https://degates.com/, use our SEO tools, create an account, or communicate with us.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on your interaction with our website, we may collect:
- Name and contact details submitted voluntarily.
- Email addresses and messages sent through contact forms.
- Account registration and subscription information.
- Website URLs submitted for SEO analysis.
- Order, billing, and transaction information.
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and access logs.
We aim to collect only information reasonably necessary for legitimate website and service purposes.
2. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Provide requested SEO tools and services.
- Respond to enquiries and support requests.
- Manage accounts and subscriptions.
- Process orders and maintain transaction records.
- Improve website functionality and security.
- Investigate technical errors and prevent misuse.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not use personal information for unrelated purposes without an appropriate legal basis.
3. SEO Tools and Submitted URLs
Certain Degates tools may require users to submit publicly accessible website URLs or other SEO-related information.
Submitted information may be processed to generate requested reports or results.
Users should avoid submitting passwords, confidential documents, private access tokens, or sensitive personal information into public URL analysis tools.
Some tools may process information within the browser, while others may require server-side processing.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functions, security, account sessions, preferences, and analytics.
Where legally required, we will obtain appropriate consent before using non-essential cookies.
Users can manage cookies through their browser settings and any consent controls made available on the website.
5. Sharing Information With Service Providers
We may share information with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate the website or deliver requested services.
These may include hosting providers, payment processors, analytics providers, technical support services, and other authorized processors.
We do not sell personal information to third-party advertisers.
Any sharing must be consistent with applicable privacy requirements.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures intended to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss.
However, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.
Users should protect their account credentials and contact us if they suspect unauthorized activity.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including service delivery, security, dispute resolution, and applicable recordkeeping obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the category of information and legal requirements.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Request access to personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of eligible information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
- Request information about how your data is handled.
We will review valid requests and respond according to applicable requirements.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, publishers, and external services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of independently operated websites.
We encourage users to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
10. International Data Processing
Information may be processed by service providers operating in different countries.
Where required, appropriate safeguards will be applied to international transfers of personal information.
11. Children’s Privacy
Degates is not intended for children under 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age without an appropriate lawful basis or required parental authorization.
If we discover that information has been collected improperly, we will take appropriate steps to address it.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy as our website, services, or legal obligations change.
Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
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14. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact Degates through https://degates.com/.
We aim to respond to legitimate privacy enquiries within a reasonable timeframe.