1. Introduction
Normal People Solutions, LLC (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates SourceRank (sourcerank.app), an AI Engine Optimization (AEO) platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Register for an account: Name, email address, password
- Use OAuth authentication: Basic profile information from Google (name, email, profile picture)
- Add domains: Domain names you want to monitor
- Submit support requests: Contact information and issue details
- Subscribe to paid plans: Payment information (processed by Stripe; we do not store credit card details)
- Participate in surveys or feedback: Your responses and opinions
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you access our Service, we automatically collect:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, interaction patterns
- Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, device type
- Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
- Cookies and Tracking: Session tokens, authentication cookies, preferences
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We collect data from public sources and third-party services:
- AI Engine Responses: Publicly available responses from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and other AI engines mentioning monitored domains
- Technical Scans: Publicly accessible website data (meta tags, headers, performance metrics)
- OAuth Providers: Profile information when you sign in with Google
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
3.1 Service Delivery
- Create and manage your account
- Authenticate and authorize access
- Monitor domains you specify
- Perform technical scans and AI visibility checks
- Generate reports and analytics
- Provide customer support
3.2 Communication
- Send service-related notifications (scan results, AI mentions, alerts)
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send important updates about the Service
- Provide marketing communications (with your consent; you can opt out anytime)
3.3 Service Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Develop new features and enhancements
- Improve service performance and reliability
- Conduct research and create industry benchmarks (using anonymized data)
3.4 Security and Compliance
- Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
- Monitor for security threats
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Comply with legal obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): Cloud hosting, database storage (DynamoDB), email service (SES)
- Stripe: Payment processing
- OpenRouter: AI engine API access
- Google: OAuth authentication
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it.
4.2 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).
4.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide you with the Service
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Specifically:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active, plus 30 days after deletion
- Scan Results: Retained for 90 days (configurable per your plan)
- AI Mentions: Retained for 90 days
- Email Logs: Retained indefinitely for compliance and support purposes
- Billing Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
- Encryption: Data in transit is encrypted using TLS/SSL; data at rest is encrypted using AWS encryption
- Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication requirements
- Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Secure Infrastructure: AWS infrastructure with industry-standard security practices
- Employee Training: Regular security awareness training for our team
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
7.1 Access and Portability
Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
7.2 Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information. You can update most information through your account settings.
7.3 Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations).
7.4 Objection and Restriction
Object to or request restriction of processing of your personal information.
7.5 Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent for processing that is based on your consent (does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal).
7.6 Opt-Out of Marketing
Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email or updating your preferences in account settings.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@sourcerank.app. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Essential Cookies: Required for service functionality (authentication, session management)
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics Cookies: Understand how users interact with our Service
You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of the Service.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete such information promptly.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
We primarily use data centers in the United States (AWS US regions). When we transfer information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards, including:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
- Ensuring service providers have adequate data protection measures
- Compliance with applicable data transfer regulations
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- Right to request deletion of your personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@sourcerank.app or call us at the contact information provided below.
12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of access, rectification, erasure, and data portability
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal information based on:
- Contract: To provide the Service you requested
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our Service, prevent fraud, and ensure security
- Consent: For marketing communications and optional features
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws
13. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our Service.
14. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the “Last Updated” date
- Sending an email notification to your registered email address
- Displaying a prominent notice on our website
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@sourcerank.app
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.