Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Trust SEO uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and session management
• Remembering your login status
• Storing your preferences and settings
• Security and fraud prevention

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Service to work.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Service:

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Feature usage and engagement
• Performance monitoring
• Error tracking

This helps us improve the Service and user experience. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymized data.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features:

• Language preferences
• Layout preferences (sidebar vs header)
• Leaderboard filter settings
• Display preferences

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Authentication providers (if applicable)
• Content delivery networks

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To authenticate users and maintain secure sessions
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze how the Service is used and improve performance
• To provide personalized content and features
• To ensure security and prevent fraud
• To support Google Search Console OAuth integration

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

However, blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Service. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

5.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Service, you may see a cookie banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preferences page.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in your browser:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage and improve our Service
• Google OAuth: Used for Google Search Console authentication

These third parties may use cookies for their own purposes. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Our Service does not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our contact page or support channels.

Last updated: 2/26/2026