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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 20, 2026

ContentMK is built by Frog Stone Media ("we," "us," or "our"), located in Sacramento, California. We designed ContentMK as a desktop-first application specifically so your content data stays under your control. This policy explains what data we collect, what stays on your machine, and what we do with the information that does reach us.

This policy applies to the ContentMK desktop application and the contentmk.com website.

The Short Version

  • Your content data is stored locally on your computer by default
  • We do not collect telemetry or usage analytics from the desktop app unless you opt in
  • No cloud account is required to use the core features of ContentMK
  • WordPress passwords are encrypted using Electron safeStorage on your machine
  • Cloud Sync is an optional paid module — your data is not uploaded without your choice
  • You can export your data at any time, regardless of subscription status
  • We do not sell your personal information

Data That Stays on Your Machine

ContentMK is a desktop application. The following data is stored locally and never transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly enable Cloud Sync:

  • Your content projects, articles, and editorial calendars
  • Keyword research data and tracking history
  • WordPress site credentials (encrypted with Electron safeStorage)
  • Application preferences and workspace settings
  • Draft content and unpublished work

Data We Collect

Website Analytics

The contentmk.com website uses Google Analytics (Google LLC) to understand how visitors find and use our website. Google Analytics collects:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or search terms that brought you here
  • General geographic location (city/region level, not precise location)
  • Browser type, device type, and screen resolution
  • IP address (anonymized by Google Analytics)

Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or by disabling cookies in your browser settings.

Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to monitor how contentmk.com appears in Google Search results. Search Console provides us with:

  • Search queries that lead visitors to our website
  • Click-through rates and average position in search results
  • Crawl errors and indexing status of our pages

This data is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors. Search Console data is provided by Google and is subject to Google's privacy policy.

Account and Payment Information

If you purchase a subscription, we collect the information needed to manage your license:

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided)
  • License key and activation status

Payment processing is handled by Stripe, Inc. When you make a purchase, Stripe collects your payment card number, expiration date, CVC, and billing address directly. We do not receive or store your full card number. Stripe provides us with a truncated card number (last 4 digits), card brand, expiration date, and billing address for receipt and support purposes. Stripe's privacy policy is available at stripe.com/privacy.

Optional Desktop App Analytics

ContentMK includes opt-in analytics powered by PostHog. This is disabled by default. If you choose to enable it, we collect anonymous usage data to help us understand which features are used and where the app can improve. You can disable this at any time in Settings.

Cloud Sync Data

If you purchase and enable the Cloud Sync module, your content data is encrypted and stored on our servers to enable syncing across devices. You can disable Cloud Sync at any time, and your data remains available locally. You can also request deletion of your cloud-stored data.

Support and Communication

When you contact us for support or send us email, we collect the content of those communications to help resolve your issue.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Manage your software license and subscription
  • Provide customer support
  • Send important product updates (security patches, breaking changes)
  • Improve the application based on opt-in analytics
  • Understand how visitors use our website to improve it
  • Process payments through our payment provider

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your data with advertisers. We do not use your content data for training AI models or any other purpose.

Cookies

The contentmk.com website uses the following cookies:

  • Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _ga_*) — Used to distinguish unique visitors and track website usage. These expire after 2 years and 24 hours respectively.

The ContentMK desktop application does not use tracking cookies.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics (website only): Website traffic analysis. Data is processed by Google LLC. See Google's privacy policy.
  • Google Search Console (website only): Search performance monitoring. Aggregated data only, no individual visitor identification. See Google's privacy policy.
  • Stripe (payment processing): Handles all subscription billing and payment card processing. We do not store your full card number. See Stripe's privacy policy.
  • PostHog (desktop app, opt-in only): Anonymous product analytics, disabled by default.
  • Cloud Sync infrastructure: If you enable Cloud Sync, your encrypted data is stored on cloud infrastructure.

Data Export

You can export all of your content data at any time in JSON, CSV, PDF, or HTML format. This works regardless of your subscription status — even if your subscription has lapsed and you are in read-only mode, data export remains available. Your data is yours, and you should always be able to take it with you.

Data Security

Local data is protected by your operating system's file permissions and encryption. WordPress credentials are encrypted using Electron's safeStorage API, which uses your OS keychain. Cloud Sync data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256). We follow standard security practices, but no system is perfectly secure — we are transparent about that.

Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal information within 45 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes. Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted.

Your Rights

Regardless of where you live, you have the right to:

  • Access and export your data at any time
  • Request deletion of your account and any cloud-stored data
  • Opt out of analytics at any time
  • Opt out of Google Analytics via browser settings or the opt-out add-on
  • Unsubscribe from non-essential emails
  • Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information. This section describes those rights and how to exercise them.

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address (collected via Google Analytics on our website).
  • Commercial information: Purchase history, subscription plan, license key information, and billing records processed through Stripe.
  • Financial information: Truncated payment card details (last 4 digits, card brand, expiration date) and billing address, provided to us by Stripe after purchase. We never receive or store your full card number.
  • Internet or other electronic network activity: Browsing history on contentmk.com, pages visited, referring URLs, and interaction with our website (collected via Google Analytics).
  • Geolocation data: General geographic location at the city or region level (collected via Google Analytics; we do not collect precise geolocation).

How We Collect This Information

  • Directly from you: When you purchase a subscription or contact us for support.
  • From Stripe: Truncated card details and billing address after you complete a purchase.
  • Automatically: When you visit contentmk.com, via Google Analytics cookies and Google Search Console.

Business Purpose for Collection

We collect personal information for the business purposes described in the "How We Use Your Information" section above: managing subscriptions, providing support, improving our products, and understanding website usage.

Sale and Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. We have not sold personal information in the preceding 12 months.

We share website usage data with Google Analytics for the purpose of understanding website traffic. Under the CCPA/CPRA, this may be considered "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. You can opt out of this sharing by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, by sending a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal through your browser, or by contacting us directly.

Your CCPA/CPRA Rights

As a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Right to Know: Request that we disclose what personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, the business purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
  • Right to Delete: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as completing a transaction or complying with a legal obligation).
  • Right to Correct: Request that we correct inaccurate personal information that we maintain about you.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sharing: Opt out of the sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising (Google Analytics). You can do this via the Google Analytics opt-out add-on, Global Privacy Control, or by contacting us.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights. We will not deny you services, charge you different prices, or provide a different quality of service because you exercised your privacy rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To submit a request to know, delete, or correct your personal information, contact us at:

We will verify your identity before processing your request by matching the information you provide with information we already have on file. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days. If we need more time (up to an additional 45 days), we will notify you in writing.

You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. If you use an authorized agent, we may require proof that you have authorized the agent to act on your behalf and may still ask you to verify your identity directly.

Do Not Track

We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid opt-out request under the CCPA/CPRA. We do not currently respond to other "Do Not Track" browser signals, as there is no industry-standard protocol for these signals at this time.

Children's Privacy

ContentMK is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will notify you through the application or by email.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Company: Frog Stone Media
  • Location: Sacramento, California, United States