Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 18, 2026
Overview
MetaTag Kit ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and meta tag analysis service. We believe in transparency and your right to understand how your data is handled.
Information We Collect
URLs You Analyze
When you use our meta tag analyzer, you provide URLs of websites you want to analyze. Here's how we handle this data:
- URLs are processed in real-time for analysis only
- We do not store or log the URLs you submit
- Analysis results are not saved to our servers
- Data is only retained in your browser session temporarily
Usage Data and Analytics
We collect anonymous usage data through Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our service and improve the user experience. This includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- General location data (country/city level only)
- Device type and browser information
- Traffic sources and referral information
- User interactions and feature usage patterns
Note: All analytics data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual users.
Technical Data
Our servers may temporarily log technical information for security and performance purposes:
- IP addresses (for rate limiting and security)
- Request timestamps and response times
- Error logs and performance metrics
- Browser User-Agent strings
This data is retained for maximum 30 days and used only for service operation and security.
We collect anonymous usage data through Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our service and improve the user experience. This includes pages visited, time spent on pages, and general location data (country/city level).
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To analyze meta tags and provide SEO recommendations
- Service Improvement: To enhance our website functionality and user experience
- Performance Optimization: To monitor and improve service performance and reliability
- Security: To detect and prevent abuse, fraud, or technical issues
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns and popular features
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and browser local storage to enhance your experience:
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality. These cannot be disabled:
- Session management and security
- User preferences and settings
- Form data preservation
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
Help us understand how you use our service:
- _ga: Distinguishes users (expires in 2 years)
- _ga_*: Stores session state (expires in 2 years)
- _gid: Distinguishes users (expires in 24 hours)
Cookie Control: You can control cookies through your browser settings or use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to disable tracking.
Data Storage and Security
🔒 What We Don't Store
- URLs you analyze
- Meta tag content from analyzed websites
- Personal identification information
- User accounts or profiles
Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security practices including HTTPS encryption, secure headers, and regular security updates. Our service is designed with privacy-by-design principles.
Data Location: Anonymous analytics data is stored according to Google's privacy policy and data retention settings. Technical logs are stored on secure servers and automatically deleted after 30 days.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
Google Analytics
For anonymous usage analytics and website optimization.
- Data collected: Page views, user interactions, demographics
- Purpose: Service improvement and usage analysis
- Retention: Up to 26 months (configurable)
- Control: Can be disabled via browser settings or opt-out add-on
Website Content Access
When you analyze a URL, our servers access the target website to retrieve meta tags. This access:
- Uses our User-Agent: "Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Metatagkit/1.0)"
- Respects robots.txt when technically feasible
- Implements rate limiting to minimize server impact
- Does not store or redistribute accessed content
Your Privacy Rights
Since we operate on a privacy-by-design principle with minimal data collection, your rights include:
Right to Information
This privacy policy provides full transparency about our data practices.
Right to Control
Disable cookies and analytics through your browser settings.
Right to Deletion
No personal data stored; clear browser data to remove local storage.
Right to Portability
No user data stored; all analysis is performed in real-time.
Questions about your data? Contact us through our website and we'll help clarify any data-related concerns.
International Data Transfers
Our service may involve data processing in different countries through third-party services like Google Analytics. We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable privacy laws and are protected by appropriate safeguards.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Data Protection Inquiries
Contact us through our website's contact form
Response time: Within 30 days