Last Updated: September 1, 2025
Welcome to W3Buddy. Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. We comply with applicable privacy laws including the GDPR and CCPA.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
We may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, or other contact information when you interact with our site (e.g., sign up for newsletters, create an account, or subscribe).
Automatically Collected Information:
We automatically collect certain information through log files and tracking technologies:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Referring/exit pages
- Date and time stamps
- Device and operating system details
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content.
Google Services: We use Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Google Reader Revenue Manager. For more details, please see Google Privacy Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our website and services
- Personalize your experience
- Analyze site usage and trends
- Serve relevant advertisements
- Manage subscriptions and donations
- Communicate with you, if you have contacted us, signed up for updates, or subscribed
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Subscriptions, Donations, and Payments
If you subscribe, donate, or purchase content through our site, we may collect additional information such as billing details and payment method.
Payment Processing:
Payments are securely handled through Google or other authorized providers. We do not store your full payment information (e.g., credit card numbers).
Subscription Data Use:
We use subscription-related information to:
- Provide access to premium or subscriber-only content
- Manage your subscription status
- Communicate with you regarding your account, billing, or subscription updates
Account and Cancellation:
You may manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Google Account settings.
4. Advertising and Cookies
We partner with third-party advertising networks such as Google DoubleClick. These may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior.
You can manage or opt out of Google’s ad personalization here.
Please review third-party privacy policies for more information about their practices.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
W3Buddy participates in affiliate programs and may earn commissions on purchases made through affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. We only promote products or services we trust and believe are valuable.
6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, subscriptions, advertising, or analytics under strict confidentiality agreements.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Ask us to delete your personal data where applicable.
- Restriction: Request limits on how we use your data.
- Objection: Object to data processing for marketing purposes.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
- Opt-out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information (CCPA).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: info.w3buddy@gmail.com
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately for removal.
9. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
10. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
📧 info.w3buddy@gmail.com