Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Searchbird ("we", "our", or "us") is operated by Skelpo GmbH. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our service.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Skelpo GmbH
Köttingstraße 41
58339 Breckerfeld
Germany
Email: info@skelpo.com

3. Data We Collect

When you use Searchbird, we collect the following data:

3.1 Account Information

  • Your Google account email address
  • Your name (as provided by Google)
  • Your Google profile picture (optional)

3.2 Google Search Console Data

When you connect your Google account, we request read-only access to your Google Search Console data. This includes:

  • List of your Search Console properties
  • Performance data (clicks, impressions, CTR, position)
  • Query and page data
  • Country, device, and search appearance data

Important: We only request read-only access. We cannot and do not modify any data in your Google Search Console account.

3.3 Usage Data

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, access times)
  • Pages visited within our service
  • Feature usage patterns

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our service
  • To display your Search Console data in a unified dashboard
  • To cache data for improved performance
  • To communicate with you about your account or our service
  • To process payments (if applicable)
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Contract: Processing necessary to provide our service to you
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our service and ensure security
  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
  • Legal Obligation: Where required by law

6. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Google Search Console data is cached to improve performance and reduce API calls. Cached data is automatically refreshed and old data is purged regularly.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

  • Service providers: Who help us operate our service (hosting, payment processing)
  • Legal authorities: When required by law

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@skelpo.com.

9. Google API Services

Searchbird's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

10. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

11. 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 data at any time.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Skelpo GmbH
Köttingstraße 41
58339 Breckerfeld
Germany
Email: info@skelpo.com