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:

ServicePurposeData Processed
Google AnalyticsWebsite analyticsAnonymized IP, pages visited, device info
[Email Provider]Newsletter deliveryEmail address, open/click data
[Hosting Provider]Website hostingServer logs, IP addresses
CloudflareCDN, securityIP 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]