Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how SitemapMaker.net ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and SEO tools.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information needed to operate our tools effectively:

• URLs you submit to our sitemap generator, validator, robots.txt generator, and other tools — used solely to perform the requested operation.
• Anonymous usage data — IP address, browser type, and timestamps for rate-limiting and abuse prevention.
• Contact form submissions — name, email, and message content if you choose to contact us.

2. What We Do NOT Collect

• We do not require account registration to use our free tools.
• We do not store the actual page content from URLs you crawl.
• We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
• We do not track you across other websites.

3. How We Use Your Information

The limited information we collect is used to:

• Generate sitemaps, validate XML, and perform other tool operations you requested.
• Prevent abuse through rate limiting (30 requests per IP per hour).
• Improve our service through aggregated, anonymous usage statistics.
• Respond to your contact form inquiries.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal session cookies for security (CSRF protection) which expire when you close your browser. We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site — this data is anonymous and aggregated.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics — for anonymous usage statistics.
• Google AdSense — for displaying ads (may use cookies).
• Cloudflare — for content delivery and DDoS protection.

6. Data Retention

Generated sitemap files are stored temporarily on our servers and automatically deleted after 24 hours. Usage logs are retained for 30 days for security purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to request information about data we hold related to you and to request its deletion. Contact us at the email below for any privacy-related requests.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our contact form.