Privacy Policy

Who We Are

PHPGuard is a WordPress protection and reliability tool designed to help website owners prevent PHP crashes and plugin failures.

Website: https://www.phpguard.dev
Contact: Contact PHPGuard

What Information We Collect

We only collect the information necessary to provide PHPGuard services and communication.

When You Download PHPGuard Free

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your consent choice regarding PHPGuard Pro notifications

When You Join Early Access or Mailing Lists

• Your email address
• Your consent preference

When You Contact Us

• Your name
• Your email address
• Message content you provide

Automatically Collected Technical Data

Like most websites, our server automatically records basic technical information for security and performance purposes such as:

• Your IP address
• Browser and device information
• Date and time of access

We do not intentionally collect any sensitive personal data.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Email you the PHPGuard Free download link
• Provide support and respond to inquiries
• Notify you (only if you opted in) when PHPGuard Pro is available
• Maintain website security and performance

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Ever.

Legal Basis (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent — when you choose to join Early Access or receive updates
• Contract — when we email your download link or respond to support
• Legitimate Interest — to keep the website secure and functioning

If you’d like to learn more about GDPR and your privacy rights, you can visit the official GDPR information portal at
https://gdpr.eu.

How Long We Keep Your Data

• Download & early access emails: kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Support messages: kept as long as necessary to assist you
• Technical logs: short-term retention for security purposes

You may request deletion at any time through our Contact Page.

Third Parties & Data Processing

To operate PHPGuard reliably, securely, and professionally, we may use trusted services such as:

• Website Hosting
• Email sending (SMTP provider used to deliver your emails reliably)
• Website infrastructure & security tools

These providers only process data as necessary to provide their services.
They do not have permission to use your data for their own purposes.

Cookies & Analytics

If analytics is enabled, anonymous usage data may be collected to help us understand how visitors use the site. No personal data is tracked unless explicitly stated.

You may block cookies in your browser at any time.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of your data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request a copy of your stored data

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Contact Page.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request:

• What personal data we collect
• How we use it
• Request deletion of your personal information

We do not sell personal information.

Data Security

We take security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.

Children

PHPGuard is not intended for children under 16 and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Policy Updates

We may update this PHPGuard privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

Last updated: January 2026