Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3/13/2026

At ViSitemap, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (via Google OAuth or magic link authentication)
• Name (from your Google account if you sign in with Google)
• Profile picture (if you sign in with Google and grant permission)

1.2 Payment Information

For paid subscriptions, we store only your Lemon Squeezy payment ID to manage your subscription status. We do not store credit card numbers, CVV codes, or other sensitive payment information directly. All payment processing is handled securely by Lemon Squeezy, our payment processor.

1.3 Usage Data

When you use our Service, we collect:

• Website URLs you submit for crawling and analysis
• Generated sitemap data and any modifications you make
• Google Search Console data (if you connect your GSC account)
• Usage analytics and interaction data to improve our Service
• Browser type, device information, and IP address

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our sitemap generation and analysis services
• Process your subscriptions and manage your account
• Authenticate your identity and prevent unauthorized access
• Send you service-related notifications and updates
• Respond to your support requests and communicate with you
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication protocols, and regular security audits.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience with our Service. The cookies we use include:

• Authentication Cookies: To keep you logged in and manage your session
• Google Search Console Cookies: To maintain your GSC integration and access permissions
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how you interact with our Service and identify areas for improvement
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

5. Third-Party Services

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

• Google: For authentication (Google OAuth) and Google Search Console integration
• Lemon Squeezy: For payment processing and subscription management
• Analytics Services: To track usage patterns and improve our Service

These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Specifically:

• Account information is retained until you delete your account
• Generated sitemaps and crawl data are retained until you delete them or close your account
• Payment records are retained for accounting and legal compliance purposes (typically 7 years)
• Analytics data may be retained in anonymized form indefinitely for service improvement

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, accounting, or security purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can update or correct your account information at any time through your account settings
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: You can export your sitemap data at any time
• Opt-out: You can opt out of marketing communications (though we may still send service-related emails)
• Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in the Contact section below.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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 so we can delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also send you an email notification.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: support@visitemap.com