Cookie Policy

At WP Host Guru (wphostguru.com), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site performance, and support our mission of providing free GPL-licensed WordPress plugins while raising funds for disabled children. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing them. This policy is effective as of March 23, 2025, and complements our Privacy Policy. Please read both to understand our data practices fully.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track usage, and improve functionality. Similar technologies, like web beacons or pixels, may also be used for analytics or performance purposes.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies:
  • Enable core site functionality, such as navigation and access to plugin downloads.
  • Example: Ensuring the site loads correctly and download links work.
  • These are necessary and cannot be disabled without affecting site usability.
  • Analytics Cookies:
  • Collect anonymized data about how visitors use our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent, or plugin downloads).
  • Example: Google Analytics tracks traffic to help us optimize content and measure our fundraising impact.
  • Purpose: Improve user experience and site performance.
  • Functional Cookies (If Applicable):
  • Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings or form inputs, if implemented).
  • Example: Saving your contact form details for convenience (if you return).
  • Purpose: Enhance your browsing experience.
  • Advertising Cookies (If Applicable):
  • [Insert if relevant, e.g., “Deliver ads to generate revenue for our mission.”] Currently, we do not use advertising cookies, but if added, they’d track engagement to support fundraising efforts.
  • Purpose: Support operational costs and charitable goals.

We do not use cookies to collect unnecessary personal information or track you across unrelated websites for marketing purposes.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser (e.g., for navigation).
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (e.g., for analytics or preferences).
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by WP Host Guru to manage our site.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by trusted partners like Google Analytics for anonymized tracking.

4. Cookie Details (Examples)

Here’s a sample of cookies we might use:

  • _ga (Google Analytics): Tracks site usage anonymously; expires after 2 years.
  • _gid (Google Analytics): Identifies users for 24 hours.
  • [Custom Cookie Name]: [If applicable, e.g., “Stores your language preference; expires after 30 days.”]

Note: Specific cookies may vary as we update our site or tools. We’ll keep this list current if significant changes occur.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You can control how cookies are used:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) let you block or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s help section for instructions. Note that blocking essential cookies may impair site functionality.
  • Cookie Consent (If Applicable): [Insert if implemented, e.g., “On your first visit, a popup lets you accept or customize cookie preferences.”] Currently, we rely on your browser settings, as our cookie use is minimal.
  • Opt-Out of Analytics: Use tools like the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On to disable tracking.

By continuing to use WP Host Guru, you consent to our use of cookies as described, unless you adjust your settings.

6. Do We Track Personal Information?

No, our cookies do not collect identifiable personal data (e.g., name or email) unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., via our contact form). Analytics cookies track usage anonymously to improve the site and support our mission.

7. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services like Google Analytics, which set their own cookies. These providers:

  • Follow their own privacy policies (e.g., Google’s Privacy Policy).
  • Are bound by agreements to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

We do not share personal data with these parties beyond anonymized usage stats.

8. Cookies and Our Mission

Cookies help us measure site traffic and plugin downloads, which are key to raising funds for disabled children. For example, understanding which plugins are popular helps us grow our audience and impact. Your engagement—enabled by cookies—directly supports this cause!

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, tools, or legal requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Updates will be posted here with a revised “effective date.” Continued use of the site after changes implies acceptance.

10. Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies? Reach out:

Our Commitment

WP Host Guru uses cookies responsibly to provide a great experience and advance our goal of helping disabled children. We keep their use minimal and transparent, respecting your privacy while delivering value. Thank you for supporting us!