Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 26, 2025
1. Who We Are
ContentZero (“ContentZero”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is an AI-powered SEO and content automation platform operated by Mike McCabe. Our contact address is [email protected]. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website at contentzero.life and our associated services (collectively, the “Service”).
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account registration data (name, email address, OAuth identity)
- Website URLs and business descriptions you submit for analysis
- CMS credentials and API keys you connect to the Service
- Payment information processed securely by Stripe (we never store card details)
- Communications you send us via email or support channels
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps)
- Usage analytics (features used, content generated, publishing events)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the ContentZero Service
- Generate SEO content strategies and articles tailored to your business
- Publish content to your connected CMS platforms
- Process payments and manage your subscription
- Send transactional emails (account confirmations, billing receipts)
- Send product updates and marketing communications (opt out anytime)
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: Stripe (payments), AWS (infrastructure), OpenAI (AI content generation) — each bound by data processing agreements
- Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition (you will be notified)
- With your consent: For any other purpose with your explicit permission
5. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Generated content belongs to you — we retain copies only for operational purposes. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by emailing [email protected].
6. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including TLS encryption in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest, and regular security audits. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We will notify you promptly in the event of a data breach affecting your personal information.
7. Cookies
We use strictly necessary cookies to maintain your session and authentication state. We use analytics cookies (with your consent) to understand how the Service is used. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling session cookies will prevent you from logging in.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Data portability (receive your data in a machine-readable format)
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children's Privacy
ContentZero is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or by posting a prominent notice on the Service at least 14 days before the change takes effect.