Privacy Policy

How we handle your data. Last updated: January 2026.

Introduction

Search Console for iOS ("the App") is developed and maintained by an independent solo developer. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our App.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This App is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC.

Information We Collect

When you use the App, we access the following through Google's official APIs:

  • Google Account Information: Your name, email address, and profile picture (used for authentication and display within the App)
  • Search Console Data: Website performance metrics including clicks, impressions, CTR, average position, search queries, pages, and device data
  • Website Properties: URLs of websites you have registered in Google Search Console
  • PageSpeed Data: Core Web Vitals metrics when you use that feature

Important: All data is fetched directly from Google's servers. We do not operate any backend servers that store your data.

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively to:

  • Authenticate you with Google services
  • Display your Search Console analytics and insights
  • Generate performance reports and CSV/PDF exports at your request
  • Provide Core Web Vitals analysis
  • Improve your experience within the App

We DO NOT:

  • Sell your data to third parties
  • Share your data with advertisers
  • Use your data for marketing purposes
  • Store your data on external servers
  • Track your activity outside this App

Data Storage and Security

  • Authentication Tokens: Stored securely in iOS Keychain on your device
  • Cached Data: Performance data may be cached locally for faster loading
  • Local Only: All data remains on your device; we have no access to it
  • Encryption: iOS provides encryption for locally stored data
  • No Analytics: We do not use any third-party analytics or tracking SDKs

You can clear all cached data anytime from Settings > Clear Cache.

Third-Party Services

This App uses Google's APIs and services:

  • Google Sign-In (OAuth 2.0) for authentication
  • Google Search Console API for analytics data
  • PageSpeed Insights API for Core Web Vitals

Your use of these services is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We encourage you to review Google's policies.

Google Privacy Policy · Google Terms of Service · Google API Services User Data Policy

Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your data:

  • Revoke Access: Remove app permissions at myaccount.google.com/permissions
  • Clear Data: Delete cached data from the App's Settings
  • Delete Account Data: Uninstall the App to remove all locally stored data
  • Data Portability: Export your data as CSV or PDF reports
  • No Account Required: The App doesn't create accounts; it only uses your Google account

Children's Privacy

This App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the App. Changes are effective immediately upon posting.

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically for any updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please use the contact form below.