Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 18, 2026
CiteRanks (智见) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect: (a) URLs you submit for analysis — stored temporarily for caching purposes; (b) Account information — email and name when you register; (c) Usage data — which tools you use and how often; (d) Technical data — browser type, device type, and page views collected via Google Analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to: (a) Provide and improve our Service; (b) Send email alerts for monitored site score changes (Pro users only); (c) Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience; (d) Process payments for Pro subscriptions via LemonSqueezy.
3. Data Storage
Data is stored on Cloudflare's infrastructure (D1 database, KV cache) with enterprise-grade security. URLs submitted for analysis are cached for up to 7 days. Account data is retained for the lifetime of your account.
4. Third-Party Services
We use: (a) Google Analytics (GA4) for traffic analysis; (b) LemonSqueezy for payment processing; (c) OpenAI and DeepSeek APIs for AI-powered features. These services have their own privacy policies.
5. Cookies
We use: (a) HTTP-only cookies for authentication (when logged in); (b) Google Analytics cookies for traffic analysis. We do not use advertising cookies or sell user data to third parties.
6. AI Processing
When you use AI-powered tools (FAQ Generator, AI Summary Simulator, Entity Extractor), your submitted URLs' content is sent to OpenAI or DeepSeek APIs for processing. We do not store the content of your pages beyond the analysis session.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to: (a) Access your personal data; (b) Delete your account and associated data; (c) Opt out of analytics tracking; (d) Export your data. Contact us at citeranks@gmail.com to exercise these rights.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
For privacy-related questions, contact us at citeranks@gmail.com.