Privacy Policy for Pedal

Last Updated: 09-04-2025

This Privacy Policy describes how "Thijs van Hal" ("Pedal", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use our Pedal application and associated services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordanceance with this policy. This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Netherlands and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide:

  • Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect your name and email address.
  • Contact Information: If you contact us via email (support@pedal.tools), we collect your email address and any other information you choose to provide.
  • Google Search Console Authorization: To use the "Google Search Console Extractor" tool, you must grant Pedal permission to access your Google Search Console data via Google's API. This process involves authenticating directly with Google. Pedal uses the authorization token provided by Google solely to retrieve the data necessary for the tool's operation during your active session. Pedal does not store your Google Search Console access tokens. Data retrieved via this API is processed to generate the tool's output, which will not be stored in a secure database.

b. Information Collected Automatically:

  • Essential Cookies: We use strictly necessary cookies solely for the purpose of managing your user session and authentication (e.g., keeping you logged in). These are facilitated by our authentication provider, Supabase. We do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies for analytics, advertising, or other non-essential purposes.

c. Data Processed by Third Parties:

  • Payment Information: When you add balance to your account, payments are processed by our third-party payment processor, Paddle. Paddle collects the necessary payment information directly from you according to their own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Pedal does not store your full credit card number or other sensitive payment details, although we may receive transaction confirmations and limited details (like the last 4 digits of a card) from Paddle for verification and support purposes.

d. Data Generated Through Service Use:

  • Tool Outputs: Data generated by your use of our SEO tools (excluding Rank Tracker) is stored securely in our database for a period of seven (7) days to allow you access to recent results. After this period, it may be automatically deleted.
  • Rank Tracker Data: Data you input and generate using the Rank Tracker tool is stored securely in our database until you actively choose to delete it from within the Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

a. To Provide and Maintain the Service: Including registering your account, authenticating you, processing your requests, and providing access to the tools.

b. To Manage Your Account: Including managing your balance and tool usage.

c. To Process Payments: Facilitated through Paddle.

d. For Security Purposes: To protect the integrity of our Service and user accounts.

e. To Communicate With You: To respond to your inquiries, provide support, send important service-related notices, and send product/marketing updates where permitted. You can manage marketing and product-update preferences or unsubscribe through account settings or unsubscribe links in emails.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described above depends on the Personal Information we collect and the specific context in which we collect it:

a. Performance of a Contract: Processing your name and email is necessary to create and manage your account and provide the Service you requested (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).

b. Legitimate Interests: Storing tool outputs temporarily or Rank Tracker data until deletion is based on our legitimate interest in providing the core functionality of the Service (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), ensuring your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.

c. Consent: Where required by applicable law, we rely on your consent for marketing and product-update emails. You can withdraw consent at any time through the unsubscribe link or your account preferences.

d. Legal Obligations: We may process information if required by law (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR).

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

  • Account Information (Name, Email): Retained as long as your account is active.
  • Email Preferences and Unsubscribe Records: Retained as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward where needed to demonstrate compliance with communication preferences.
  • Tool Outputs (Auto Complete Extractor, Bulk Keyword Mixer, Content Document Helper, SERP Differences Checker): Retained for 7 days.
  • Rank Tracker Data: Retained until you delete it via the Service.
  • Communications: Retained as long as necessary to address your query.

Upon account deletion request, we will delete your personal information subject to any legal obligations to retain certain data.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

a. Payment Processing: With Paddle, to facilitate payment transactions.

b. Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

c. To Protect Rights: To enforce our Terms and Conditions, protect the security or integrity of our Service, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Pedal, our users, or others.

We do not share your data with third parties for marketing or analytics purposes.

6. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have certain data protection rights:

  • The right to access: You can request copies of your personal data.
  • The right to rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
  • The right to erasure: You can request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to restrict processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to object to processing: You can object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests, under certain conditions.
  • The right to data portability: You can request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@pedal.tools. We will respond to your request within one month.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • By email: support@pedal.tools