Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 8, 2025

1. Introduction

Keyword Intel ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address and authentication data when you create an account (handled by Clerk)
  • Payment Information: Payment details are processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card information.
  • Search Data: Keywords you search for and your search history

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: How you interact with our Service, including features used and time spent
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • Process transactions and manage your account
  • Track credit usage and search history
  • Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our platform:

  • Clerk: Authentication and user management - Privacy Policy
  • Stripe: Payment processing - Privacy Policy
  • Neon: Database hosting - Privacy Policy
  • Vercel/DigitalOcean: Application hosting
  • Search Engine APIs: Keyword and search volume data (no personal data shared)

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Search history and transaction records are retained to provide you with historical data and for accounting purposes. Cached keyword data is retained for up to 7 days to improve performance. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. This includes encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure authentication through Clerk, and secure payment processing through Stripe. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Export: Request a portable copy of your data
  • Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@keywordintel.dev

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

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