8Chrome Extension: CrawlHunt SEO & AEO Audit
8.1. Overview and Purpose
CrawlHunt SEO & AEO Audit is a Chrome browser extension designed to help website owners, SEO professionals, developers, and digital marketers analyze webpages for search engine optimization (SEO) and AI Engine Optimization (AEO).
The extension provides webpage auditing, SEO issue detection, page performance insights, and access to relevant Google Search Console information through a browser side panel.
Information accessed through the extension is used to provide these auditing and website optimization features.
8.2. Information Accessed and Processed
When you use the extension, the following information may be accessed or processed depending on the features used:
a. Webpage Information
- URL and title of the webpage being analyzed.
- Meta titles, descriptions, and canonical tags.
- Page headings, textual content, and HTML structure.
- Images, alternative text, and hyperlinks.
- Structured data and other SEO-related elements.
- Technical SEO information required to identify optimization opportunities.
b. Website Performance Information
When using the PageSpeed analysis feature, the extension may process the webpage URL and performance data obtained through Google PageSpeed Insights, including loading performance, accessibility, and related technical metrics.
c. Google Search Console Information
If a user authorizes a Google Search Console integration, CrawlHunt may access the authorized website properties and relevant search performance information required to provide the requested insights.
Such information is used to display Search Console insights and support website optimization.
d. Extension Preferences and Technical Information
The extension may store user preferences, configuration settings, and relevant session information necessary for its operation.
Technical information such as error logs and diagnostics may be processed when necessary to maintain security, troubleshoot issues, and improve extension reliability.
8.3. Chrome Browser Permissions
CrawlHunt requests browser permissions to support its website auditing functionality.
- sidePanel: Displays SEO audit results, performance insights, and other optimization information alongside the active webpage.
- tabs: Identifies the webpage selected for auditing and retrieves relevant tab information.
- storage: Saves extension preferences, configuration settings, and information necessary for supported features.
- scripting: Enables webpage inspection and analysis of SEO-related elements.
- Host permissions: Allow the extension to access webpages and supported services necessary to perform its auditing functions.
These permissions are used to provide the extension's disclosed functionality. CrawlHunt aims to request only permissions necessary for its supported features.
8.4. How We Use Extension Information
Information accessed or processed through CrawlHunt SEO & AEO Audit is used to:
- Perform SEO and AEO analysis of webpages.
- Identify technical and on-page optimization opportunities.
- Generate and display website audit results.
- Retrieve and display relevant PageSpeed performance information.
- Provide authorized Google Search Console insights.
- Maintain extension functionality and user preferences.
- Diagnose technical issues, protect the service, and improve reliability.
We do not use information obtained through extension permissions for personalized advertising, resale to data brokers, or determining creditworthiness.
8.5. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
CrawlHunt integrates with third-party services when necessary to provide its advertised functionality.
These services may include:
- Google PageSpeed Insights: Processes submitted webpage URLs and returns website performance information.
- Google Search Console: Provides search performance information for properties authorized by the user.
- Infrastructure and hosting providers: Support the secure operation, availability, and reliability of CrawlHunt services where server-side processing is required.
Information is shared with service providers only when necessary to deliver supported features, maintain service security, or satisfy applicable legal obligations.
We do not sell personal information or transfer extension data to advertising networks or data brokers.
8.6. Google API Data and Limited Use
CrawlHunt uses information obtained through Google APIs only to provide user-authorized functionality and related permitted operational purposes.
The use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
Google API information is not used for personalized advertising, sold to third parties, or transferred for purposes unrelated to the extension's disclosed functionality.
8.7. Data Storage and Security
CrawlHunt uses appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect information processed through the extension.
- Extension preferences and relevant operational information may be stored using Chrome's browser storage mechanisms.
- Where information is transmitted to CrawlHunt servers or authorized third-party services, secure communication methods are used.
- Access to information is restricted according to operational and security requirements.
8.8. Data Retention
Extension preferences and locally stored information may remain in browser storage until cleared, deleted by the extension, or removed through applicable browser controls.
Information processed or retained on CrawlHunt servers, where applicable, is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to deliver the relevant services, maintain security, or comply with legal obligations.
Users may request information about retained personal data or request its deletion by contacting CrawlHunt.
8.9. User Control and Privacy Rights
Users can control their use of the CrawlHunt Chrome extension by:
- Choosing which webpages to analyze.
- Managing extension permissions through Chrome's extension settings.
- Clearing locally stored extension information using supported browser controls.
- Disconnecting supported integrations or revoking Google account access where applicable.
- Uninstalling the extension at any time.
- Contacting CrawlHunt to request access to, correction of, or deletion of applicable personal information.
Users may contact us at contact@crawlhunt.com for privacy-related requests.
8.10. Chrome Web Store User Data Compliance
CrawlHunt is committed to handling extension user data in accordance with the Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies.
Information obtained through browser permissions is used only for the extension's disclosed purpose and permitted operational needs.
CrawlHunt does not sell extension user data, use it for targeted advertising, or transfer it for unrelated commercial purposes.
We may update this policy when extension functionality or data-handling practices change. Where required, users will receive appropriate disclosure or consent requests before new data practices take effect.