Last Updated: October 3, 2024
This privacy policy outlines the types of information collected by the BuddyClients plugin, how it is used, and the security measures in place to protect it.
The BuddyClients Plugin refers to the premium WordPress plugin distributed through BuddyClients.com. The BuddyClients Free Plugin available through the WordPress Plugin Repository does not collect any user information.
1. Information We Collect
The BuddyClients plugin collects the following information:
- License Key: Used to verify the validity of your plugin license.
- Site URL: Collected alongside the license key for validation purposes.
- Plugin Downloads: We track the number of times the plugin is downloaded for the purpose of improving its features and performance.
All of the information collected is anonymous. We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, or payment information.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect the above information for the following purposes:
- License Validation: The license key and site URL are used solely to verify that the plugin is being used under a valid license.
- Improvement of the Plugin: The number of plugin downloads is tracked to help us understand usage patterns and improve the plugin accordingly.
3. Data Retention
- License Information: License keys and site URLs are not retained. This data is used in real time to validate the license and is discarded immediately after validation.
- Download Statistics: We retain plugin download statistics indefinitely for internal purposes related to product improvement.
4. Data Sharing
We do not share any data collected by the plugin with third parties. The information is used internally to validate licenses and track plugin usage.
5. User Control Over Data
Because all of the data we collect is anonymous, there is no way for users to access, correct, or delete this information. The data is used solely for the purposes outlined above and does not include any personally identifiable information.
6. Security Measures
We take the security of your information seriously and employ several measures to protect it:
- Secure Servers: All data is transmitted through secure servers.
- Encryption: Information is encrypted during transmission to prevent unauthorized access.
- API Keys: Access to our systems is controlled via secure API keys.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be noted in the plugin’s changelog, which is accessible through the “details” link on the the plugin page of the WordPress admin area.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please open a support ticket: buddyclients.com/support