Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Introduction
Ascend ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our SEO brief generator service.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information (email address, name) when you sign up
- Keywords and search queries you submit for brief generation
- Payment information (processed securely by PayPal)
- Communications you send to us
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address and approximate location
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our service
- To generate SEO content briefs based on your keywords
- To process payments and manage subscriptions
- To send service-related communications
- To improve and optimize our service
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Service providers (hosting, payment processing, analytics)
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Business partners with your consent
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and regular security audits.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Export your data
- Opt out of marketing communications
Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to operate our service and optional analytics cookies to improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
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 new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@ascend.io.