Google data is requested only after the user starts the connection flow.
Last reviewed April 2026 by TheFreeSEOToolKit editorial workflow.
How Search Console sign-in works
The Search Console Inspector uses Google sign-in so users can inspect URLs from their own verified properties. The access is read-only and exists to generate the report the user requests.
Short version
TheFreeSEOToolKit asks for read-only Search Console access. It can list verified properties, show recent URLs, and request an inspection report for a URL you choose. It cannot edit your Google account, change Search Console settings, submit removals, or modify your website.
What data is used
- Your verified Search Console property list.
- Recent URL performance rows used to populate the URL dropdown.
- URL Inspection response data for the page you choose.
- Optional live SEO audit data when comparison is enabled.
Why this data is needed
A normal crawler can see the public page, but it cannot know Google-side inspection details such as selected canonical, crawl state, coverage state, or some indexing treatment. Search Console access lets the tool show that layer next to the page-level audit.
Disconnecting access
The Search Console Inspector includes a disconnect button. You can also revoke access from your Google account permissions at any time. After disconnecting, the tool cannot request Search Console data for your account unless you sign in again.
Limitations
Search Console data can be delayed, sampled, unavailable for very new pages, or missing for URLs with little recent visibility. A successful inspection does not guarantee rankings, and an indexed URL can still need content, internal-link, or trust improvements.
Google data handling in plain English
Search Console features only work after the user connects a Google account and grants permission. The tool uses that access to request property and URL inspection information needed for the current workflow.
Disconnecting removes the active session from the app. Users should avoid connecting accounts on shared devices unless they are comfortable managing the browser session and Google permissions themselves.
The data is used to show SEO and indexing context inside the tool.
Users can disconnect and manage Google account access.
Managing Google access
Only connect a Google account you are authorised to use. If you are on a shared device, disconnect when finished and review access from your Google account settings if needed.