Last Updated: September 24, 2025
Web Shield Daily (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This GDPR Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, which includes blog posts and affiliate marketing content. This policy applies to visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA) and others whose data is subject to GDPR.
Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Technical Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system, collected automatically when you visit our website.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and clicks on affiliate links, often collected via cookies or similar technologies.
- Contact Data: Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address, when you use our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Non-personal data related to your interactions with affiliate links, such as clicks or purchases, which may be linked to cookies or other tracking technologies used by our affiliate partners.
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes, based on legitimate legal grounds under GDPR:
- To Operate and Improve Our Website (Legitimate Interest): Technical and usage data help us ensure our website functions properly, improve user experience, and analyze site performance.
- To Provide Affiliate Marketing Services (Legitimate Interest): Tracking data from affiliate links allows us to earn commissions through our affiliate partnerships and provide relevant content.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following GDPR-compliant legal bases:
- Legitimate Interest: For activities like website analytics, affiliate tracking, and improving our services, where our interests do not override your rights.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill obligations when you engage with us, such as responding to inquiries.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and support affiliate marketing. For details on the types of cookies we use (e.g., essential, analytics, and affiliate cookies) and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
Third-Party Data Sharing
We may share your data with third parties in the following cases:
- Affiliate Partners: When you click affiliate links, our partners may collect data (e.g., via cookies) to track clicks or purchases. These third parties have their own privacy policies, which govern their data practices.
- Service Providers: We use third-party services (e.g., analytics providers like Google Analytics) to support website operations. These providers are GDPR-compliant and process data on our behalf under strict agreements.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
Data Storage and Security
We store personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, such as encryption and secure servers, to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
International Data Transfers
If you access our website from the EEA, your data may be transferred to or processed in countries outside the EEA (e.g., by affiliate partners or service providers). We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR through appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
Changes to This GDPR Policy
We may update this GDPR Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our website’s operations. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.