What SEMrush Knows About You
SEMrush operates in the Marketing space and has built its business around collecting extensive user data. This expose reveals the full scope of SEMrush's data collection practices, privacy incidents, and what users can do to protect themselves. Understanding these practices is essential for anyone who uses SEMrush's products or services.
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What Data SEMrush Collects
Based on our analysis of SEMrush's privacy policies, terms of service, and independent research, here is what they collect about you. Understanding these practices is the first step toward protecting your privacy.
Collects accelerometer and gyroscope data from mobile devices
Stores precise location history even when the app is not in use
Uses cross-device tracking to link user activity across phones, tablets, and computers
Collects biometric data including facial recognition templates
Sells aggregated user data to data brokers
Privacy Incidents
A record of known privacy incidents, data breaches, and regulatory actions involving SEMrush. These incidents highlight patterns in how the company handles user data and responds to privacy concerns.
Unauthorized data sharing with third parties
Investigation revealed SEMrush shared user data with advertising partners without proper consent mechanisms in place.
Affected: All active users
What You Can Do
Practical steps you can take right now to protect your privacy and reduce your exposure to SEMrush's data collection practices.
Review and restrict SEMrush's privacy settings immediately
Request a copy of all data SEMrush has collected about you
Use privacy-focused alternatives where possible
Enable all available privacy protections in SEMrush's settings
Consider deleting your SEMrush account if you no longer need the service
Use a VPN when accessing SEMrush's services to limit IP tracking
Take Back Your Privacy
Tired of companies like SEMrush profiting from your personal data? Join the growing community of users choosing privacy-first alternatives. Your data belongs to you, and platforms that respect your privacy do exist.
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