Data & Permissions

This page explains what data the SEOVault AI Chrome Extension and web app access, why permissions are needed, whether data is stored and where, what website content is accessed during analysis, how screenshots and snippets work, and how the lightweight WordPress connector plugin is used.

What the Extension Does

SEOVault AI is a Chrome extension that opens as a side panel inside the WordPress post editor. It analyzes your draft content, provides SEO diagnostics, generates AI-assisted content, and helps with internal linking — all without requiring a WordPress plugin for the core extension workflow.

Why Permissions Are Needed

The extension requests the following permissions, each with a specific functional purpose:

storage

Used to save user preferences, configuration, and SEO Snippets locally in your browser. This data never leaves your machine.

tabs / activeTab

Used to detect when you are on a WordPress admin or editor page. The extension checks tabs only to identify WordPress pages and operate the side panel. We do not collect or store your general web browsing history.

scripting

Used to enable communication between the extension side panel and the Gutenberg editor. This allows the extension to read your draft content for analysis and inject generated content back into the editor.

host_permissions

Used to allow the extension to function on your WordPress installation domains. This permission is required so the extension can interact with your WordPress editor on your specific site URLs.

Whether Data Is Stored and Where

Local Storage (Extension)

• User preferences and configuration — stored locally in your browser via the Chrome storage API
• SEO Snippets — your research notes and highlighted text saved to the snippets notepad. Stored locally within your browser. This data never leaves your machine and is not transmitted to our servers or any third-party databases

Cloud Storage (Web App)

• Account data — email address (via Google Authentication) and subscription status stored on our servers
• Generated article history — saved to Firebase cloud storage for future access
• Team/workspace data — invitations and role assignments stored on our servers

AI Processing

When you use AI-powered features, portions of your content or selected text are sent to external AI APIs (such as Gemini, OpenAI, Perplexity, Mistral) only to generate results. Data is processed on demand and is not used to train models. We do not sell, reuse, or distribute your content.

What Website Content Is Accessed During Analysis

When you use the extension on a WordPress post editor, it accesses:

• Draft text
• Headings and titles
• Metadata (if present)
• User-selected text

This access is used solely to provide SEO analysis, diagnostics, AI-assisted features, and internal link suggestions. We do not permanently store full article drafts, archive or reuse your content, or publish or share your drafts.

How Screenshots and Snippets Work

Screenshot Capture

The extension includes a screenshot utility accessible via right-click on any webpage. When you capture a screenshot:

• Images are captured at 1200x628 resolution (WordPress post image size)
• The screenshot is processed locally via your system clipboard
• Screenshots are not uploaded to or stored on our servers
• You can paste the screenshot directly into your WordPress post

SEO Snippets

The SEO Snippets notepad allows you to:

• Save highlighted text from any webpage via right-click
• Write and organize notes manually
• Import and export all snippets at once

All snippet data is stored locally in your browser. It never leaves your machine.

How the Lightweight WordPress Plugin Is Used by the Web App

The web app uses an ultra-lightweight WordPress connector plugin for:

• Secure API communication — the plugin acts as a bridge between the web app and your WordPress site
• Publishing sync — enables the web app to fetch posts, save drafts, and push content to your WordPress site
• Internal linking data — allows the web app to scan your site's posts for autolinking suggestions

The connector plugin is designed to be minimal — it adds almost no overhead to your WordPress site and exists solely for API communication. It does not add SEO features, analytics tracking, or any functionality beyond secure sync.

The extension does not require this plugin. The extension works directly with the WordPress editor without any WordPress-side installation.

Your Rights and Control

• You may stop all data access by uninstalling the extension
• You may clear locally stored preferences via your browser settings
• You may disconnect the WordPress connector plugin at any time from your WordPress plugins page
• If applicable, you may request access to or deletion of account-related data by contacting us

Contact

Questions about data handling or permissions?

support@seovaultai.com

Data Protection Officer: Nuri Ciftcioglu. For formal privacy inquiries or data deletion requests, please contact us at support@seovaultai.com.