1. Introduction

Talebeacon ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Name, email address, and company information when you contact us or sign up
Brand information and queries you submit for AI visibility scans
Usage data and analytics about how you interact with our platform
Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Conduct AI visibility scans and generate reports
Communicate with you about your account and our services
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Analyze usage patterns to improve platform performance
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

Service providers who assist in operating our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics)
Third-party AI platforms when conducting scans (data is anonymized where possible)
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [contact email placeholder].

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze usage and improve our platform. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

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

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [contact email placeholder].