1. Introduction
www.whmcscodehub.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This GDPR Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
www.whmcscodehub.com
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, and profile picture.
Code and Content: Code snippets, repositories, comments, and other content you upload or share.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site).
Payment Information: If applicable, payment details for premium services (processed securely by third-party payment processors).
Communication Data: Emails, messages, or other communications with us.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide and maintain our code-sharing services.
To improve and personalize your experience on our platform.
To communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support requests.
To process payments (if applicable).
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: When you explicitly agree to our use of your data (e.g., for marketing emails).
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under our terms of service.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure platform security.
Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory and legal requirements.
6. Data Sharing and Transfers
We may share your personal data with:
Third-Party Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, payment processing, and customer support.
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
Other Users: If you share code or content publicly, it may be accessible to other users.
If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or Privacy Shield certification.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:
Account data is retained while your account is active.
Code and content may be retained indefinitely unless you delete it.
Payment data is retained as required by financial regulations.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Restriction: Limit how we use your data.
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@whmcscodehub.com
9. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data, contact us at:
contact@whmcscodehub.com