Last updated: June 2026
Introduction
This page sets out how wptips.com collects, uses, and protects your personal data, and the terms under which you use this site. By using wptips.com you agree to the practices described here.
Who We Are
wptips.com is an independent WordPress news publication. The site is operated as a personal project and is not currently affiliated with any registered legal entity.
Data We Collect
Newsletter subscriptions If you subscribe to the WPTips newsletter, we collect your email address. This is the only personal data you are required to provide. Subscription is always opt-in and you may unsubscribe at any time.
Analytics We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site. GA4 collects anonymised data including pages visited, time on site, approximate location (country/region level), device type, and referral source. This data is processed by Google and subject to Google’s privacy policy. No personally identifiable information is collected by analytics.
Server logs Our hosting provider and CDN provider automatically record standard server log data including IP addresses, browser type, and pages requested. This data is used for security and performance purposes and is not used to identify individual visitors.
How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- To send the WPTips newsletter to subscribers who have opted in
- To understand how visitors use the site and improve content and performance
- To protect the site against security threats and abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies
wptips.com uses cookies. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your browser.
We use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly necessary — Required for the site to function. These cannot be disabled. Includes session cookies set by WordPress and security cookies set by Cloudflare.
Analytics — Set by Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymised usage data. These are only set with your consent.
Performance — Set by LiteSpeed Cache to improve page load times. These do not collect personal data.
A cookie consent banner will ask for your preferences on first visit. You can update your preferences at any time.
Third Party Services
wptips.com uses the following third party services that may process your data:
Google Analytics 4 — Analytics and audience measurement. Data processed by Google LLC. See Google’s privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Brevo — Email delivery for newsletter subscriptions. Data processed by Sendinblue SAS (France). See Brevo’s privacy policy at brevo.com/legal/privacypolicy.
Cloudflare — CDN, DDoS protection, and performance. May process IP addresses and request data. See Cloudflare’s privacy policy at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.
Gravatar — Profile images displayed on editorial pages. See gravatar.com/privacy.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access — You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — You may request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — You may request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing — You may request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — You may request your data in a portable format
- Right to object — You may object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent — You may withdraw consent for analytics cookies at any time via the cookie consent banner
To exercise any of these rights, use the contact details at the bottom of this page. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
Newsletter subscriber email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained for 14 months in Google Analytics. Server log data is retained for up to 30 days.
Editorial & Content Policy
wptips.com publishes original news coverage of the WordPress ecosystem. Some articles are written with reference to reporting from other publications. Where source material is used, the original publication is credited and linked on every article.
wptips.com does not republish articles verbatim. All content is independently fact-checked, written, reviewed and edited by a human before publication. Source attribution is provided for transparency, not as a claim of syndication rights.
If you believe your content has been used inappropriately, please use the contact details at the bottom of this page and we will respond promptly.
Editorial Opinion & Third-Party Sources
Some articles published on wptips.com reflect editorial opinion, commentary, or analysis based on publicly available information, community discussion, or third-party reporting. Such articles represent the editorial view of wptips.com and should be read as such.
wptips.com monitors community sources including forums, social media platforms, and discussion boards as part of its editorial process. Where an article is based on or references community-sourced information — such as posts on Reddit or other public platforms — this is reported in good faith based on information available at the time of publication. wptips.com does not independently verify every claim made by third-party community sources and cannot guarantee their accuracy.
Where companies, products, or individuals are named in editorial coverage, this is done for journalistic and informational purposes in the context of reporting on the WordPress ecosystem. wptips.com makes every effort to report fairly and accurately. If you believe any content contains a factual error or misrepresents your company or product, please contact us at the email at the bottom of this legal document, and we will review and correct promptly.
wptips.com accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on editorial content, including content that references or is derived from third-party community sources.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Disclaimer
The information on this page is provided in good faith and represents our current practices to the best of our knowledge. wptips.com is an independent publication operated as a personal project and is not a law firm. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.
While we make every effort to keep this policy accurate and up to date, we cannot guarantee that it covers every jurisdiction or legal requirement that may apply to you. If you have specific legal concerns about your data or your use of this site, you should seek independent legal advice.
wptips.com accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the information contained on this site, including but not limited to editorial content, linked third party sources, or this legal policy.
Contact
For any questions, data requests, or editorial concerns, reach us on social: X, Bluesky, Facebook, or LinkedIn.