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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.