Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

AuthorityTracker is a product of Team Butler LLC ("Company," "we," or "us"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

AuthorityTracker collects information to provide AI visibility monitoring services for businesses. We collect the following types of information:

Account Information

  • Email address (for account creation and communication)
  • Business name
  • Website URL
  • City and state/province location
  • Password (securely hashed and stored)

API Integration Data

  • API keys you provide for ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini integrations
  • Query results and responses from AI platforms
  • Usage statistics and scan history

Technical Information

  • IP address and browser information
  • Session cookies for authentication
  • Usage analytics and performance data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide AI visibility monitoring and reporting services
  • Query AI platforms on your behalf using your provided API keys
  • Generate reports and recommendations about your business's AI visibility
  • Communicate with you about your account and service updates
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Ensure platform security and prevent unauthorized access

3. Cookies and Tracking

AuthorityTracker uses cookies to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website usage and performance
  • Provide personalized experience

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our services.

4. Third-Party API Integration

AuthorityTracker integrates with third-party AI platforms (ChatGPT/OpenAI, Claude/Anthropic, Perplexity, Gemini/Google, and Kimi/Moonshot for business type detection) to query information about your business. When scans are run:

  • Your API keys are encrypted and securely stored
  • We query these platforms on your behalf using your credentials
  • Query results are processed and stored to generate reports
  • Your usage is subject to the respective platform's terms and privacy policies
  • We do not share your API keys with any other parties

5. Data Retention

We retain your information as follows:

  • Account data: Until you delete your account or request data deletion
  • Scan history and scores: Retained indefinitely for trending analysis
  • Raw HTML from scanned websites: 30 days, then deleted
  • API keys: Until removed from your account settings
  • Session cookies: Until expiration or logout (member sessions: 30 days, admin: 4 hours)
  • Anonymous scan cookies: 90 days
  • Analytics data: 12 months in aggregated, anonymized form

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

AuthorityTracker does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations or court orders
  • To protect our rights, safety, or property
  • In connection with a business merger or acquisition (users will be notified)
  • With service providers under strict confidentiality agreements

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Encrypted storage of sensitive data including API keys
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and monitoring
  • Secure server infrastructure

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission is 100% secure. You use our service at your own risk.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct your information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Portability: Export your data in a standard format
  • Withdrawal: Revoke consent for data processing
  • Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

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

9. Children's Privacy

AuthorityTracker is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by:

  • Email notification to registered users
  • Prominent notice on our website
  • In-app notifications

Continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

Last updated: April 6, 2026