WPinEU.com Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Last updated: October 2025

1. Introduction

WP in EU (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website wpineu.com, which provides free WordPress hosting for educational, testing, and personal learning purposes.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable European privacy laws.

By using our services, you consent to the processing of your data as described in this policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data under this policy is:

WP in EU Email: administraktor@protonmail.com Location: European Union (exact server location within EU territory)

We operate exclusively within the European Union and store all user data on servers located in EU-based data centers.

3. Information We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to provide, maintain, and secure our hosting service.

a. Information you provide directly:

• Email address (required for account creation and communication)
• Username and password
• Country of residence (for eligibility verification)
• Any personal data voluntarily submitted via contact forms or support requests

b. Information collected automatically:

• IP address and device information (for security and analytics)
• Server access logs (including time, URL, and status codes)
• Browser type, operating system, and user agent data
• Error and performance metrics

c. Website content:

While you may host personal or educational websites on our platform, we do not actively monitor or collect the content of your website unless necessary for:

• Abuse prevention
• Security or legal compliance
• Technical troubleshooting

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity: to create and maintain your hosting account and provide the requested services.
• Legitimate interest: to ensure the stability, security, and performance of our infrastructure.
• Legal obligation: to comply with EU laws and respond to lawful requests by authorities.
• Consent: when you voluntarily submit data for communication or feedback.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data only for the following purposes:

• Creating and managing your hosting account
• Providing technical support and service updates
• Ensuring server security and preventing abuse
• Monitoring performance and improving the platform
• Sending important account or policy notifications
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or commercial tracking.

6. Data Storage and Retention

All personal and technical data are securely stored on servers located within the European Union.

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the hosting service
• Fulfill legal obligations
• Resolve disputes or enforce policies

Inactive or terminated accounts may be deleted automatically after 90 days of inactivity, along with all associated website data.

7. Data Sharing and Third Parties

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

Your data may be shared only with:

• Infrastructure providers (EU-based data centers) under strict GDPR-compliant agreements
• Legal authorities, if required by law or court order
• Security and abuse prevention services, when necessary to protect users or our systems

All third-party service providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations under the GDPR.

8. Cookies and Tracking

WP in EU uses minimal cookies necessary for essential website functionality.

We use:

• Session cookies: to maintain your login session securely
• Security cookies: to protect against CSRF, DDoS, and brute-force attacks
• Analytics cookies (optional): to monitor site performance anonymously

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or behavioral trackers. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some site features may stop functioning properly.

9. Data Security

We implement strong technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted server connections (HTTPS / SSL)
• Secure password hashing
• Firewall and intrusion detection systems
• Regular security audits and system updates
• Access control and encrypted backups

Despite these measures, no online service can guarantee absolute security, but we maintain industry-standard safeguards.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU-based user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access – to request a copy of your stored data
• Right to rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – to delete your personal data
• Right to restriction of processing – to limit how your data is used
• Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object – to stop processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at administraktor@protonmail.com. We respond to all valid GDPR requests within 30 days.

11. International Data Transfers

WP in EU does not transfer or store personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). All servers, backups, and data processors operate exclusively within the EU.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (for example, WordPress.org or educational resources). We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Users are encouraged to review external privacy policies before interacting with third-party sites.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from minors. If we discover that a child has provided data without parental consent, we will promptly delete it.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on wpineu.com, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

Continued use of our services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Contact Information

For privacy questions, GDPR inquiries, or data access requests, please contact:

administraktor@protonmail.com Subject line: GDPR / Privacy Inquiry

We are committed to resolving privacy concerns fairly, transparently, and in full compliance with EU regulations.