Last updated: January 2025
1. Information We Collect
AI Bot Monitor collects the following types of information:
1.1 Request Data
- URL paths and query parameters
- HTTP method (GET, POST, etc.)
- Request timestamp
- User agent strings
- Referrer information
- IP addresses (anonymized)
1.2 AI Bot Detection Data
- Bot type identification (ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.)
- Bot visit frequency and patterns
- Source queries and prompts (when available)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide AI bot visit analytics and insights
- Improve our bot detection algorithms
- Monitor service performance and reliability
- Generate aggregated, anonymized reports
- Debug and troubleshoot technical issues
3. Data Storage and Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- Data encryption in transit and at rest
- Secure cloud infrastructure (MongoDB Atlas, Vercel)
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
- Data retention policies
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and prevent fraud
- With service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
5. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Typically, this means:
- Active service data: Retained while your account is active
- Analytics data: Retained for up to 2 years for trend analysis
- Log data: Retained for up to 90 days for debugging purposes
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request a copy of your data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Export your data in a standard format
- Objection: Object to certain processing activities
7. Cookies and Tracking
AI Bot Monitor does not use cookies or client-side tracking technologies. All data collection occurs server-side through our middleware.
8. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: