Effective date: 27 July 2025
Website: https://blogs.whmcsbuddy.com (the “Site”)
Owner/Controller: WHMCSBuddy (“we”, “us”, “our”)
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Who we are
Our website address is: https://blogs.whmcsbuddy.com.
If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact: privacy@whmcsbuddy.com (update this email).
What personal data we collect and why
1) Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user‑agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile image (if any) is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
[Optional] We use anti‑spam services (e.g., Akismet/Cloudflare Turnstile). These services may process your IP, user agent, referrer, and comment content strictly for spam prevention.
2) Contact forms / Newsletter
If you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name, email, and the message content to respond to you and manage subscriptions.
[Optional] We use an email service provider (e.g., Mailchimp/Brevo). Your data is stored with them to deliver emails and track engagement (opens, clicks).
3) Cookies
We use cookies to:
- remember your preferences (e.g., dark mode, language);
- keep you logged in (if you have an account);
- understand how visitors use the Site (analytics);
- [Optional] deliver or measure ads/affiliate links.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. See “Your choices” below.
4) Analytics
We use analytics to understand traffic and improve content.
[Choose one and delete the others]
- Google Analytics 4: collects pseudonymous data like pages visited, IP (masked), device info. Refer to Google’s privacy policy for details.
- Plausible/Matomo (self‑hosted): privacy‑friendly, no cross‑site tracking or ad profiles.
5) Embedded content from other websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, tweets). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the other website and those sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that content. Please review their privacy policies.
6) Advertising & Affiliate links [Optional]
We may include affiliate links or advertisements. If you click an affiliate link or view an ad, the affiliate/advertising partner may set a cookie to track referrals and commissions. We do not see your payment details.
7) Log data & security
Our servers may automatically log your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps for security, fraud prevention, and diagnostics.
[Optional] We use a firewall/CDN (e.g., Cloudflare) that processes traffic for performance and threat mitigation.
8) User accounts [Optional]
If you register on the Site, we store the personal information you provide in your user profile. You can see, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except you cannot change your username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
How long we retain your data
- Comments: indefinitely, to display conversation threads and automatically recognize and approve follow‑up comments.
- Contact form entries/newsletter data: retained as long as needed to respond or until you unsubscribe/delete your data.
- Analytics logs: kept according to our analytics provider’s retention settings (typically 14–26 months) or shorter if configured.
- User accounts: retained while the account is active; backups may persist for a limited time.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data with service providers who help operate our Site (hosting, email delivery, analytics, security). These processors are bound by confidentiality and data‑processing agreements.
Where your data is processed (international transfers)
Our Site and providers may process data in countries outside your own. Where applicable, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your information.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- access the personal data we hold about you;
- request correction or deletion;
- object to or restrict processing;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- request data portability;
- lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any right, email privacy@whmcsbuddy.com with the subject “Privacy Request” and include sufficient information to verify your identity.
For EEA/UK visitors (GDPR): WHMCSBuddy is the data controller for processing on this Site. Our legal bases may include consent, legitimate interests (e.g., site security, analytics), and contract (e.g., when you subscribe).
For California residents (CCPA/CPRA): We do not sell or share personal information as defined by CCPA. You may request access or deletion by contacting us as above.
Cookies: your choices
- Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies in your browser.
- Analytics opt‑out:
- Google Analytics: use Google’s opt‑out add‑on (if applicable).
- Plausible/Matomo: these are privacy‑focused; if we offer an opt‑out link, it will appear in our footer or this page.
- Email marketing: Use the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email.
Blocking some cookies may impact certain features.
Data security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures (HTTPS, access controls, least‑privilege, regular updates) to protect your data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Children’s privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us to delete it.
Third‑party links
The Site may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the new version with an updated “Effective date.” Continued use of the Site means you accept the revised policy.
Contact us
For questions or privacy requests: privacy@whmcsbuddy.com
(Replace with your preferred contact email or contact form URL.)