Last Updated: September 9, 2026
Information We Collect
Website Visitors
When you visit WPHooligan, we collect minimal information:
– IP address (anonymized)
– Pages visited and duration
– Device and browser information
– Referring website
This data is collected via Matomo — a self-hosted, privacy-friendly analytics tool. Matomo operates without cookies, your IP address is anonymized before storage (truncated so it cannot identify you), and all data stays on our own server. It is never shared with third parties and does not track you across websites.
Contact Inquiries
If you contact us via email, we collect:
– Your name and email address
– The content of your message
Comments
When you leave a comment on a plugin article, we collect:
– Name (required)
– Email address (required)
– IP address (automatically logged by WordPress)
– Comment text (the content you submit)
– Website URL (optional)
– User agent (browser identifier, automatically logged)
Your comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely unless you request deletion. Your email address is used solely for comment notifications and moderation — it is never shared, sold, or used for marketing.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
– Analytics — understanding which pages are visited and how the site is used (via Matomo)
– Service improvements — fixing issues and improving content
– Communication — responding to your inquiries
– Comment moderation — displaying and managing comments on articles
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not use advertising networks, affiliate tracking cookies, or third-party trackers.
Your information may only be shared:
– With authorities when legally required
– When you give explicit consent
Cookies
WPHooligan uses no cookies for analytics, tracking, or advertising. Matomo is configured to operate entirely without cookies (the tracker is instructed to disable cookies for all visitors).
Essential cookies may be used by the WordPress platform itself for basic session functionality (e.g., logging in to the admin area). These are strictly necessary for the site to function and are not used for tracking.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party sites, including plugin developer websites and download pages. When you click on these links, that site’s own privacy policy applies. We do not host plugin files on our server — downloads are provided via external links.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
Data Security
We implement standard security measures to protect our website and any data processed through it:
– SSL/TLS encryption for secure data transmission
– Regular security updates
– Restricted access controls
Your Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR and similar regulations, you have the following rights:
– Right to access — request a copy of any personal data we hold
– Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate information
– Right to erasure — request deletion of your data
– Right to restrict processing — object to certain data processing
– Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured format
– Right to withdraw consent — at any time
Since we collect minimal data and do not require registration, most of these rights apply primarily to any email correspondence you may have had with us.
Data Retention
- Analytics data (Matomo): Stored on our own server for up to 14 months, anonymized, no personal data. Your IP address is anonymized immediately upon collection.
- Comments and metadata: Stored indefinitely unless you request deletion
- Email correspondence: Retained for as long as necessary for the purpose of the inquiry
- Server logs: Automatically rotated and anonymized
Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced on our homepage. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]