Introduction
SilkGeo ("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 visit our website silkgeo.com and use our GEO optimization services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account, we may collect:
- Email address
- Password (stored in hashed form)
- Company name (optional)
Usage Data
When you use our platform, we automatically collect:
- URLs you submit for GEO analysis
- GEO scores and analysis results
- API usage metrics and logs
- Browser type, device information, and IP address
- Pages visited and features used
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential Cookies — Required for authentication and security (session tokens).
- Analytics Cookies — To understand how users interact with our platform (page views, feature usage).
- Advertising Cookies — We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our GEO analysis services
- Process your account registration and authentication
- Send service-related notifications (e.g., analysis results, subscription updates)
- Improve our platform and develop new features
- Monitor usage patterns and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- AI Model Providers — URLs you submit are sent to AI models for analysis. We use reputable providers that do not retain your data for training.
- Google AdSense — To display relevant advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve personalized ads.
- Service Providers — Third parties that help us operate our platform (hosting, email delivery, payment processing).
Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days. Analysis results (GEO scores, website reports) may be retained in anonymized form for benchmarking purposes.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Bcrypt password hashing
- JWT-based authentication with expiration
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of personalized advertising
- Object to processing of your data
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at juku0007@163.com.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at juku0007@163.com.
Last updated: June 23, 2026