Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address and password (securely hashed). We do not collect names, addresses, or other personal information unless you provide it.

Website Data

When you add a site to PageBlade, we scan publicly accessible pages and collect:

  • Page URLs and their structure
  • Meta tags (title, description, robots, canonical)
  • HTTP status codes and headers
  • Internal and external links
  • Structured data (JSON-LD)

We only scan websites you explicitly add and verify ownership of.

Usage Data

We collect basic usage data to improve the Service, including pages visited and features used. We do not use third-party analytics trackers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Send you important service updates
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Improve the Service based on usage patterns

3. Data Retention

We retain your account data as long as your account is active. Scan data is retained according to your plan (free users: 30 days, paid users: as specified in plan). You can request deletion of your data at any time.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS)
  • Passwords are securely hashed using bcrypt
  • Database access is restricted and audited

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We only share data with:

  • Service providers necessary to operate the Service (hosting, email)
  • Law enforcement when legally required

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Export your data in a portable format

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies only for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the Service.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at privacy@pageblade.com.