Privacy Policy
We believe privacy shouldn't be complicated. Here's how we protect your data in plain English.
Hello There!
Welcome to VPN Advisor's privacy policy! We know privacy policies can be boring, so we've tried to make this one as clear and friendly as possible.
💡 The Bottom Line
We help you find the best VPN services, and we're committed to protecting your privacy while doing it. We don't sell your data, we don't track you unnecessarily, and we're transparent about what we do collect.
This policy applies to our website (thevpnadvisor.com) and all our services. By using our site, you agree to this policy.
Information We Collect
✅ What We DO Collect
- 📊 Website Analytics: Basic usage stats to understand how people use our site (like page views, time spent, and general location by country).
- 📧 Contact Information: If you email us or fill out our contact form, we'll keep that info to respond to you.
- 🍪 Technical Data: Things like your browser type, device info, and IP address (but we don't store this permanently).
❌ What We DON'T Collect
- 🚫 We don't require accounts or personal registration
- 🚫 We don't track your browsing across other websites
- 🚫 We don't collect sensitive personal information
- 🚫 We don't sell your data to anyone (seriously, never)
How We Use Your Data
🎯 Website Improvement
We analyze how people use our site to make it better. This helps us understand which VPN reviews are most helpful and what features to add.
💬 Customer Support
When you contact us, we use your info to respond and help solve any issues you might have.
🛡️ Security & Safety
We monitor for suspicious activity and protect our site from spam, bots, and other security threats.
📈 Content Optimization
We look at which VPN reviews and comparisons are most popular to create more helpful content.
Who We Share Data With
🔥 The Short Answer
We don't sell your data to anyone. Period. We only share minimal, necessary data with trusted service providers.
Here's exactly who we work with:
Analytics Services
Our custom server-side analytics help us understand website traffic (completely privacy-friendly, no third-party tracking).
Hosting Provider
Our website is hosted securely, and our provider only has access to technical data needed to keep the site running.
Legal Requirements
We'll only share data if legally required (but we'll fight to protect your privacy and notify you when legally possible).
How We Protect Your Data
Security isn't just a checkbox for us—it's fundamental to everything we do.
Encryption
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols.
Secure Infrastructure
Our servers are protected with firewalls, monitoring, and security best practices.
Regular Updates
We keep all systems updated and regularly review our security practices.
Your Rights & Control
🌟 You're in Control
Depending on where you live, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data. Here's what you can do:
Access Your Data
Ask us what data we have about you (spoiler: probably not much!).
Correct Your Data
If we have incorrect info, we'll fix it.
Delete Your Data
Request deletion of your personal information.
Export Your Data
Get a copy of your data in a portable format.
📧 Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, just contact us. We'll respond within 30 days.
Policy Updates
Sometimes we need to update this policy. When we do, we'll let you know.
📢 How We'll Notify You
- • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- • Post a notice on our website for major changes
- • Your continued use of the site means you accept the updates
Questions? We're Here to Help!
Got questions about privacy, your data, or anything else? We'd love to hear from you.
💬 Get in Touch
Contact us with any questions about privacy, your data, or our service.
We typically respond within 24-48 hours. For privacy requests, we'll get back to you within 30 days as required by law.
Thanks for reading our privacy policy! 🙏 We know it's not the most exciting content, but we hope it shows how much we care about protecting your privacy.