Introduction

At Sitemap.xml, we believe transparency and user control are fundamental. This page outlines your rights regarding your personal data, how we collect and process information, and the choices you can make to manage your privacy preferences.

Whether you're a developer using our API, a business leveraging our indexing tools, or simply a visitor to our platform, you have specific rights under applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other regional regulations.

Your Data Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and how you interact with our services, you may have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention obligations.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

🔒 Data Retention Policy

We retain account and usage data for the duration of your subscription. Upon account closure, data is securely deleted within 30 days, except where required by law or for fraud prevention.

Cookies & Tracking Choices

Our platform uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure security, maintain sessions, and analyze usage patterns. You have full control over these settings.

🍪 Manage Cookie Preferences 🛡️ Opt-Out of Analytics

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for authentication and security. Analytics and marketing cookies are optional and can be managed via the links above or your browser settings.

Marketing & Communication Preferences

We respect your inbox. You can choose which communications you receive and when.

  • Transactional Emails: Account verification, billing, security alerts, and service updates. These cannot be opted out of while using the service.
  • Marketing & Promotional: Product announcements, webinars, and industry insights. Opt in or out at any time.
  • Newsletter: Monthly SEO & developer trends. Unsubscribe with one click.
⚙️ Manage Email Preferences 📤 Quick Unsubscribe

How to Exercise Your Rights

We've designed a streamlined process to ensure your requests are handled quickly and securely:

  1. Sign in to your Sitemap.xml Dashboard
  2. Navigate to Settings → Privacy & Data
  3. Select the action you wish to take (Export, Delete, Update, etc.)
  4. Verify your identity via email or 2FA
  5. Download or confirm your request

For requests not available through the dashboard, or if you prefer to submit a formal privacy request, use our secure submission form linked below. We aim to respond within 30 days, or sooner where required by law.

Third-Party Services & External Rights

Sitemap.xml integrates with several third-party services (e.g., authentication providers, analytics platforms, payment processors). While we carefully vet these partners, we recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies and exercising your rights directly with them where applicable.

🌐 Cross-Border Data Transfers

If you reside in the EEA, Switzerland, or other regions with data transfer restrictions, your data may be processed in the United States. We implement Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and additional technical safeguards to ensure compliance.

Contact Our Privacy Team

Questions about this page? Concerns about data handling? Want to submit a formal DPO request? We're here to help.

✉️ privacy@sitemapxml.com 📝 Submit a Formal Request

For legal inquiries or regulator complaints, please include "Privacy Office" in the subject line. We do not respond to privacy-related emails via social media for security reasons.