Privacy Policy

StudioSEO Tools ("we," "our," or "us") operates studioseo.tools and provides free online utilities for content creators, marketers, and developers. This Privacy Policy governs your use of our website and services.

By accessing or using StudioSEO Tools, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our services.

We designed our platform with privacy as a foundational principle. Unlike many online services, we minimize data collection, avoid unnecessary tracking, and prioritize local browser-based processing whenever technically feasible.

To improve our services and understand how users interact with our tools, we collect minimal, aggregated, and anonymized data through the following methods:

1. Analytics Data (Google Analytics 4)

We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymized usage statistics. This service provides insights into:

• Pages Visited: Which tools and pages users access most frequently
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution (aggregated, not individual)
• General Location: Country or region (derived from IP address, not precise location)
• Referral Sources: Which websites or search engines directed users to our platform
• User Interactions: Clicks on download buttons, tool usage patterns, navigation paths
• Session Duration: Time spent on pages and overall session length

Important: Google Analytics anonymizes IP addresses before processing. We have configured our implementation to maximize privacy by disabling advertising features and user ID tracking.

2. Error Tracking & Monitoring (Sentry)

We use Sentry for error tracking to identify and fix technical issues quickly. Sentry collects:

• Error Messages: JavaScript errors and exceptions that occur in your browser
• Browser Context: Browser version, operating system, screen resolution
• Page Context: URL where the error occurred (without query parameters containing sensitive data)
• User Actions: Actions leading up to an error (e.g., "clicked convert button")

Sentry data is automatically anonymized and does not include personal information. We use this solely to improve platform stability and user experience.

3. Server Log Data

Our web servers automatically log standard technical information required for website operation:

• IP Addresses: Temporarily logged for security and spam prevention (automatically deleted after 30 days)
• HTTP Request Data: Request method, requested URL, response status code
• Timestamp: Date and time of requests
• User Agent String: Browser and operating system information

This data is necessary for website security, preventing abuse, and diagnosing technical problems. We do not use it for marketing or user profiling.

We use the limited data we collect exclusively for the following legitimate purposes:

Service Improvement

• Identifying which tools are most valuable to users to prioritize development
• Understanding user workflows to optimize tool design and user interface
• Analyzing performance metrics to improve load times and responsiveness

Technical Operations

• Detecting and preventing spam, abuse, and malicious activity
• Monitoring system performance and uptime
• Diagnosing technical errors and bugs
• Ensuring platform security and protecting against cyber threats

Platform Analytics

• Understanding aggregate usage patterns (not individual behavior)
• Measuring tool effectiveness and success metrics
• Making data-driven decisions about new features

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. StudioSEO uses cookies minimally and transparently:

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality. These cannot be disabled without breaking core features:

• Session Management: Maintains your session while using our tools
• Security: Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks

2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

Used to collect anonymized usage statistics:

• _ga: Distinguishes unique visitors (anonymized, 2-year expiration)
• _ga_*: Stores session state (anonymized, 2-year expiration)

3. Preference Cookies

Stores your tool preferences (e.g., last selected audio quality, thumbnail resolution):

• Local Storage: Saves your preferred settings for convenience
• No Personal Data: Only stores tool configuration preferences

Managing Cookies

You have full control over cookies:

• Browser Settings: All modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
• Analytics Opt-Out: Use browser extensions like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger
• Local Storage: Clear via browser developer tools or settings

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent some tool features from functioning correctly.

StudioSEO integrates with the following trusted third-party services:

Google Analytics 4

• Purpose: Website analytics and usage insights
• Data Collected: Anonymized browsing behavior, device info, general location
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
• Data Retention: Configured to 14 months (Google's minimum)

Sentry (Error Tracking)

• Purpose: Error monitoring and performance tracking
• Data Collected: Error messages, browser context, anonymized user actions
• Privacy Policy: Sentry Privacy Policy
• Data Retention: 90 days

External Platform APIs

Some tools access public APIs from platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion to fetch thumbnails. This is done server-side or client-side depending on the tool, and we do not share your identity with these platforms.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect the limited data we collect:

Technical Security Measures

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3
• Secure Headers: Implementation of Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options
• Regular Updates: All server software and dependencies are kept up-to-date with security patches
• Access Controls: Strict limitations on who can access server infrastructure and logs
• Automated Backups: Regular backups with encryption at rest

Privacy-First Architecture

• Client-Side Processing: Video/audio conversion happens in your browser using WebAssembly (files never uploaded)
• No File Storage: We do not store uploaded or processed files on our servers
• Ephemeral Sessions: No persistent user tracking or long-term session storage

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.):

General Rights

• Right to Access: Request information about what data we have collected (though we collect minimal data)
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of any data associated with you
• Right to Object: Object to data processing for specific purposes
• Right to Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data

GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)

If you're in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights:

• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
• Right to restrict processing under certain circumstances

CCPA Rights (California Users)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]with "Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days.

StudioSEO Tools is a general-audience platform not specifically directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. We will promptly delete such information from our systems.

COPPA Compliance: Our platform complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Since we don't collect personal information and don't require account creation, children can use our tools safely under parental supervision.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or platform features. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify users via a prominent notice on our homepage (for material changes)
• Send an email notification if we have your contact information (currently we don't collect emails)

Your Responsibility: We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of StudioSEO Tools after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Version History: Major revisions will be documented with effective dates and change summaries.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

• Email: [email protected]
• Contact Page: Visit our Contact Page
• Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours during business days

For privacy-related inquiries, please include "Privacy Inquiry" in your email subject line to ensure priority handling.