Privacy Policy for The Microdose Method

Privacy Policy for The Microdose Method
Effective Date: January 2025
Last Updated: January 2025
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
The Microdose Method is a desktop SEO audit tool that operates entirely on your local computer. We respect your privacy and have designed our software to minimize data collection and maximize your control.
What Information We Collect
Information We DO NOT Collect:

No Personal Information: We do not collect your name, email, phone number, or any personal identifying information
No Usage Analytics: We do not track how you use the software
No Telemetry Data: We do not collect crash reports or performance metrics
No License Tracking: Your software is a one-time purchase with no online license checks

Information Processed Locally:
When you use The Microdose Method, the following information is processed and stored only on your computer:

Website Audit Data:

URLs you choose to audit
HTML content from those websites
SEO metrics and issues detected
Audit timestamps and results


Branding Profiles (if you create them):

Company name, logo path, colors
Contact information you enter for reports


Application Settings:

Your preferences and configurations



How We Use Information
All data processing happens locally on your device:

Website crawling and analysis is performed by your computer
Audit results are saved to your local hard drive
Reports are generated and exported locally
No data is ever sent to The Microdose Method servers

Data Storage Location
Your data is stored in:

Windows: %APPDATA%\The Microdose Method\
Mac/Linux: ~/.the-microdose-method/

You have complete control over this data and can delete it at any time.
Website Connections
The software connects to websites only when:

You initiate an SEO audit
The connection is made directly from your computer to the target website
We respect robots.txt files and website crawling policies
No data from these connections is sent to us

Data Sharing
We do not share any data because we do not collect any data.
The Microdose Method:

Does not transmit data to our servers
Does not share data with third parties
Does not include analytics or tracking
Does not require an internet connection except to audit websites

Data Security
Your data security is ensured by:

All data remaining on your local computer
No cloud storage or transmission
You control all backups and data management
File locking to prevent corruption during saves

Children's Privacy
The Microdose Method is a professional SEO tool intended for business use. We do not knowingly market to or collect information from children under 18.
Your Rights
You have complete control over your data:

Access: All data is stored locally in standard formats (JSON)
Deletion: Delete your audit files anytime from the storage folder
Portability: Export your audits as PDF, CSV, or HTML
Control: The software works entirely offline after installation

Updates to This Policy
If we update this privacy policy, we will:

Update the "Last Updated" date
Notify users through our website
Never change the local-only nature of data storage without explicit consent

No Cookies or Web Tracking
As a desktop application, The Microdose Method:

Does not use cookies
Does not use web beacons
Does not track online behavior
Does not integrate with advertising networks

Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our practices:
The Microdose Method
Email: themicrodosemethod@gmail.com
Website: https://www.themicrodosemethod.com
Summary
The Microdose Method is a privacy-first SEO tool:

✅ All data stays on your computer
✅ No personal information collected
✅ No analytics or tracking
✅ No cloud services or external servers
✅ You have complete control

This privacy policy applies to The Microdose Method desktop software version 1.0.0 and later.