Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect on QuickVPNs (https://quickvpns.com), how we use and share it, and the rights available to you. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the site.

1. Who we are

Data controller: QuickVPNs
Location: United States
Mailing address: Available upon request (we can provide a U.S. mailing address to regulators or partners if required)
Contact email for privacy requests: [email protected]
Data protection contact: We are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer; for all privacy matters, email [email protected].

2. Scope

This Policy applies to all visitors, registered users, and, if applicable, customers of our online store. It covers personal data collected online through our website, including mobile versions.

3. Definitions

Personal data – any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Processing – any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, storage, use, sharing, or deletion.
Cookies and similar technologies – small files and tracking technologies stored on your device.

4. Data we collect

4.1 Data you provide

Contact details submitted via forms: name, email, message, phone number.
Order details for the store (if applicable): name, shipping and billing address, email, phone.
Comments (if enabled): comment text, name, email, website, IP address, and user-agent string for anti-spam.
Newsletter subscriptions: email and preferences.

4.2 Data collected automatically

Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, language, operating system, device type.
Usage data: pages visited, timestamps, referrers and UTM tags, on-site events.
Cookies and pixels for functionality, analytics, and advertising. See Section 9.

4.3 Data from third parties

Affiliate networks and partners – attribution data for clicks and purchases from our links.
Payment providers – payment statuses and minimal details required to process orders (we do not store full card data on our servers).
Analytics and advertising providers – aggregated statistics and audience segments.

5. Legal bases for processing (GDPR)

Consent – for non-essential cookies, newsletters, and marketing.
Contract – to process orders, provide support, and deliver purchased services.
Legitimate interests – to improve the site, prevent fraud, perform internal analytics, and protect our rights.
Legal obligation – for accounting and compliance with applicable laws.

6. How we use data

To operate, maintain, and secure the website and store.
To communicate regarding inquiries and orders.
To conduct analytics, testing, and improve content and user experience.
For marketing with your consent: newsletters, remarketing, and content personalization.
For affiliate attribution – accurate reporting of purchases made via partner links.
To comply with law and enforce our terms.

7. Sharing of data

We may share data with the following categories of recipients to the extent necessary for the purposes described above:

Website hosting, infrastructure, CDN, and backup services.
Analytics platforms and tag managers.
Affiliate networks and partners for attribution.
Payment processors and delivery services for order fulfillment.
Email service providers and CRM.
Security and anti-spam services.
Professional advisors (e.g., legal or accounting) where necessary.

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share data with third parties for their own marketing without your consent.

8. International transfers

Where data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and transfer risk assessments in line with GDPR requirements.

9. Cookies and similar technologies

We use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly necessary – essential for core site functions and security.
Functional – remember your settings and preferences.
Analytics – help us understand usage and improve the site.
Advertising and affiliate – measure ad and partner link performance.

On your first visit we display a cookie consent banner. You can change your choices at any time via your browser settings or our on-site consent manager (if available). Disabling cookies may affect some features.

10. Affiliate links and advertising

Our site includes affiliate links and advertising materials. When you follow such links, a partner may set cookies or use other tracking to attribute purchases. We do not control third-party privacy practices and recommend reviewing their policies.

11. Embedded content and external links

Content on this site may include embedded elements, such as videos, images, and widgets. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. Those sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions. Please review their privacy policies.

12. WordPress specifics

Comments – if you leave a comment, we store the data you provide and your IP address for anti-spam. An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you use it.
Media – if you upload images, avoid EXIF data with location, as visitors could extract it.
WordPress cookies – when you log in, WordPress sets temporary and persistent cookies for authentication and preferences.
Plugins – certain security or caching plugins may log events and IP addresses to protect the site.

13. Data retention

Order data – 10 years or another period required by accounting laws.
Newsletter data – until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.
Analytics data – according to the retention settings of our tools.
Comments and related metadata – indefinitely or until deleted upon request.
Security logs – up to 12 months unless an incident requires longer retention.

14. Your rights

Under the GDPR you have the right to:

Access your data and obtain a copy.
Rectify inaccurate data.
Erase data where applicable.
Restrict processing.
Data portability.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests and to direct marketing.
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. In Portugal, this is the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD).

15. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures such as TLS encryption, access controls, monitoring, and backups. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

16. Automated decision-making

We do not make decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affect you.

17. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a Do Not Track signal. We do not alter our data practices in response to such signals at this time.

18. Children

Our site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect children’s data. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us so we can delete it.

19. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The new version takes effect upon posting on this page. The date at the top shows the latest update.

20. Contact

If you have questions about this Policy or our data practices, email us at [email protected].