Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2025
Information We Collect
WhatDo collects minimal information to provide and improve our service:
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, search queries
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Performance Data: Page load times, error reports
Information You Provide
- Email Address: If you subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact Information: If you email us with questions
- Feedback: Comments or suggestions you submit
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our website service
- Improve content and user experience
- Send newsletters to subscribers
- Respond to your questions and requests
- Analyze site performance and usage patterns
- Prevent abuse and ensure security
Cookies and Tracking
WhatDo uses cookies and similar technologies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings like dark mode
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
Third-Party Services
We use select third-party services:
- Analytics: To understand site usage (with anonymized data)
- Content Delivery: To serve assets quickly
- Affiliate Programs: Amazon Associates and others (marked clearly)
These services have their own privacy policies that govern their use of your data.
Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate our site
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Aggregated Data: Anonymous, statistical information may be shared
Data Retention
- Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months
- Email Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- Contact Emails: Deleted after resolving your inquiry
- Technical Logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request information about data we have about you
- Correct: Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or disable cookies
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
Security
We protect your information using industry-standard security measures:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure hosting with reputable providers
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Children's Privacy
WhatDo does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. When we do:
- We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top
- For significant changes, we'll provide notice on our website
- Your continued use constitutes acceptance of changes
Contact Us
Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- General Contact: [email protected]
International Users
WhatDo operates from the United States. If you're accessing our site from outside the US, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.
For EU residents: We comply with GDPR requirements. You have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
For California residents: Under the CCPA, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share, and to delete your personal information. Contact us to exercise these rights.