Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.
We’ve written this in plain English — no walls of legal jargon. If something isn’t clear, just ask us.
1. Who We Are
SpeedCounter.com is an educational website providing tutorials, reviews, and guides for WordPress, Shopify, and WooCommerce users.
Data Controller:
SpeedCounter
Website: https://www.speedcounter.com
Email: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
We collect very little data — only what’s necessary to run our website and serve you better.
Information you give us
Email address — When you subscribe to our newsletter
Name — If you provide it when subscribing (optional)
Contact form messages — When you reach out to us
Comments — If we enable comments on articles
Information collected automatically
Analytics data — Pages visited, time on site, traffic sources (via Google Analytics)
Device information — Browser type, operating system, screen size
IP address — For security and analytics (anonymized in Google Analytics)
Cookies — See our Cookie Policy below
Information we DON’T collect
Payment information (we don’t sell anything directly)
Passwords
Sensitive personal data (health, religion, political views)
Data from children under 16
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Send our newsletter — Tutorials, tips, and resources (only if you subscribed)
Respond to your messages — When you contact us
Improve our content — Analytics help us understand what’s useful
Protect our website — Security monitoring and spam prevention
Comply with legal obligations — When required by law
We do NOT:
Sell your data to anyone
Share your email with third parties for their marketing
Use your data for purposes you didn’t consent to
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you’re in the EU/EEA, we process your data based on:
Consent — When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies
Legitimate interests — For analytics, security, and improving our website
Legal obligation — When required by law
5. Newsletter
When you subscribe to our newsletter:
We store your email address with our email service provider
We may track opens and clicks to improve our content
You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in every email
Once unsubscribed, we’ll remove you from our mailing list
Email Service Provider: [Your ESP — e.g., ConvertKit, Mailchimp, etc.]
6. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to run SpeedCounter. These services may process some of your data:
| Service | Purpose | Data Processed |
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | Anonymized IP, pages visited, device info |
| [Email Provider] | Newsletter delivery | Email address, open/click data |
| [Hosting Provider] | Website hosting | Server logs, IP addresses |
| Cloudflare | CDN, security | IP address, traffic data |
Each service has its own privacy policy. We only work with providers that meet appropriate security and privacy standards.
7. Affiliate Partners
When you click affiliate links on SpeedCounter, you’ll be directed to third-party websites like:
Hosting providers (SiteGround, Cloudways, etc.)
Plugin/theme marketplaces
Shopify app store
Software providers (WP Rocket, Elementor, etc.)
These sites may use cookies to track that you came from SpeedCounter (so we can earn a commission). Once you leave our site, their privacy policies apply.
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
Contact form messages: Up to 2 years
Comments: Indefinitely (unless you request deletion)
Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Server logs: 30-90 days
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access — Request a copy of your data
Correct — Fix inaccurate information
Delete — Request deletion of your data
Restrict processing — Limit how we use your data
Data portability — Get your data in a portable format
Object — Object to certain processing
Withdraw consent — Unsubscribe from newsletter, reject cookies
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We’ll respond within 30 days.
EU residents: You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data:
SSL encryption (HTTPS) on all pages
Secure hosting with reputable providers
Regular security updates
Limited access to personal data
Trusted third-party services only
However, no website is 100% secure. We can’t guarantee absolute security, but we do our best to protect your information.
11. Children’s Privacy
SpeedCounter is not intended for children under 16. We don’t knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we’ve collected data from a child, please contact us immediately and we’ll delete it.
12. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own (e.g., the United States, where many of our service providers are based).
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or working with providers certified under relevant frameworks.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do:
We’ll update the “Last Updated” date
For significant changes, we may notify newsletter subscribers
Continued use of our site means you accept the updated policy
14. Contact Us
Questions about your privacy? Get in touch:
SpeedCounter
Website: https://www.speedcounter.com
Contact: https://www.speedcounter.com/contact/
Email: [email protected]