Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 16, 2026
Bug Proof Guide (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit bugproofguide.com, how we use it, and what choices you have.
Information we collect
Information you provide
- Email address: only when you contact us via email or submit a form. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Comments: if you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name, email address, website (optional), and the comment content.
Information collected automatically
When you visit Bug Proof Guide, our hosting provider and third-party services automatically log:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- Pages visited and time spent
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level, derived from IP)
This information is used for aggregate traffic analysis and is not linked to personally identifiable information.
Cookies
Bug Proof Guide uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: language preference (Polylang), login session if you have an account
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics 4 — see “Third-party services” below
- Affiliate cookies: Amazon Associates places a 24-hour cookie when you click an affiliate link, so we get credit if you make a purchase within that window
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality (e.g., language preference may not persist).
Third-party services
Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site. GA4 collects anonymized usage data under Google’s IP-anonymized mode. See Google’s privacy policy for details. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
Amazon Associates
Amazon places affiliate tracking cookies when you click an Amazon product link. See Amazon’s privacy policy for details.
Gravatar
If you leave a comment, an anonymized hash of your email is sent to Gravatar to check whether you have a profile picture.
How we use your information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Analyze aggregate traffic patterns to improve content
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Send marketing emails unless you explicitly opt in
- Track you across other websites for advertising purposes (no retargeting, no cross-site tracking)
Data retention
- Email inquiries: retained as long as needed to handle the inquiry, then deleted
- Comments: retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
- Analytics data: retained 14 months (GA4 default), then auto-deleted
- Server logs: retained 90 days, then auto-deleted
Your rights
GDPR (EU/UK visitors)
If you are in the EU or UK, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
CCPA (California residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the “sale” of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@bugproofguide.com.
Children’s privacy
Bug Proof Guide is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at privacy@bugproofguide.com.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Material changes will be noted via a banner on the site for at least 30 days.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email privacy@bugproofguide.com.
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