ZeroToWP

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

At ZeroToWP ("we," "us," or "our"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data. This policy applies to all visitors and users of zerotowp.com.

1. Data We Collect

We collect the minimum amount of data necessary to operate our site and provide a good experience. The data we collect falls into the following categories:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Newsletter signups: your email address when you subscribe to our mailing list.
  • Comments: your name and email address when you leave a comment on an article.
  • Account registration: your name and email address if you create an account through our authentication provider.
  • Contact messages: any information you include when you email us directly.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Analytics data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (country/city level) through Google Analytics.
  • Cookies: small text files stored on your device to remember preferences and track usage. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
  • Server logs: IP addresses, request timestamps, and page URLs are logged by our hosting provider as part of standard web server operations.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect to:

  • Send you newsletters and WordPress tips if you have opted in.
  • Display your comments on articles you have engaged with.
  • Analyze site traffic and user behavior to improve our content, site structure, and user experience.
  • Maintain the security and performance of our site.
  • Respond to your questions or feedback when you contact us.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We never use your data for purposes other than those described here.

3. Third-Party Services

We rely on a small number of trusted third-party services to operate our site. Each of these services may process some of your data as described below:

  • Google Analytics — collects anonymized usage data to help us understand how visitors interact with our site. Google may set cookies on your device. See Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Clerk — handles user authentication and account management. If you create an account, Clerk processes your name and email address. See Clerk's Privacy Policy.
  • Convex — our backend database where comments, newsletter subscriptions, and other site data are stored. See Convex's Privacy Policy.
  • Vercel — hosts our website and may process server logs including IP addresses. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.
  • Resend — delivers our newsletter emails. Your email address is shared with Resend solely for email delivery purposes. See Resend's Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies

Our site uses cookies to function properly and to help us understand how you use it. We use the following types of cookies:

  • Performance cookies: set by Google Analytics to track page views and site usage patterns.
  • Functional cookies: set by Clerk for authentication sessions, and by our site to remember your preferences (such as dismissing a popup or completing a newsletter signup).

For a complete list of cookies we use, including their providers, purposes, and durations, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

  • Newsletter email addresses: until you unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email we send.
  • Comment data: for as long as the article exists on our site, so that the conversation remains available to other readers.
  • Account data: until you delete your account or request deletion.
  • Analytics data: retained by Google Analytics according to their default retention settings (14 months).
  • Server logs: retained by Vercel for up to 30 days.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access: you can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: you can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure: you can request that we delete your personal data. We will comply unless we have a legitimate legal reason to retain it.
  • Right to data portability: you can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object: you can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
  • Right to restrict processing: you can ask us to limit how we use your data while a complaint or request is being resolved.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@staycoolairco.nl. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

ZeroToWP is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at info@staycoolairco.nl and we will promptly delete the data.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can reach us at: info@staycoolairco.nl

ZeroToWP
Operated by Marvin
The Netherlands