Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to VPNGuider, a platform operated and powered by 366 Technologies (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

VPNGuider is a global review and comparison website focused on helping users make informed decisions about online privacy, security, and VPN services.

Your privacy and data protection are extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, disclose, protect, and retain your personal information when you visit www.vpnguider.com ( “Our Site”).

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not wish to be bound by what you read below, you shouldn’t use Our Site.

2. Who We Are

VPNGuider is a digital information platform powered by 366 Technologies, operating globally with a mission to make VPN education, reviews, and comparisons transparent and accessible to everyone. For more information, visit here (link to About US page)

For privacy matters, you can contact us via:
Email: [email protected]

3. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

Visitors of our website
Individuals who subscribe to our newsletter
Users who contact us via forms or email
Affiliate link clicks and analytics interactions

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or VPN providers linked from our pages. Please refer to those providers’ own privacy policies when leaving our Site.

4. Information We Collect

We collect information in two main ways:

4.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with VPNGuider, you may voluntarily provide us with:

Email Address — When subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us.
Feedback or Comments — If you share opinions, suggestions, or reviews (if enabled).
Consent Preferences — Choices made in cookie banners or email opt-ins.
Communication Data — Information contained in your messages or inquiries.

We do not require personal identifiers such as names, postal addresses, or payment information for browsing our website.

4.2 Information Collected Automatically (Cookies & Tracking)

When you visit VPNGuider, our systems and third-party partners may automatically collect some information. We do not ask you or anyone else to give us any personal information in exchange for using VPNGuider. We do not store or collect any personally identifying information (PII).

Any data that we collect on VPNGuider is anonymized and is only collected to provide a better service to all our users. The information we typically collect is as follows:

Device & Browser Information: when you visit our Site, we may collect some attributes about your browser and device such as the type, version, operating system, screen resolution, language, time zone.
Usage Data: pages viewed, time spent on site, referral URLs, clicks on affiliate links.
IP Address: truncated or anonymized where possible for analytics and geolocation (region/country level).
Cookies & Identifiers: unique cookie IDs, affiliate tracking codes, and analytics tokens.

We use this data to analyze performance, improve user experience, and operate affiliate programs that fund our free resources.

5. How We Use Your Information

As we have mentioned above, VPNGuider only stores your information to provide a better service to all our users. We use the information to improve our less popular pages and to track commissions that help us operate as a free resource. Here is a breakdown on how we process your information:

Provide & Improve Services — Understand what content users find valuable and optimize the site.
Send Newsletters — Share updates, guides, and VPN insights (only if you’ve subscribed).
Track Affiliate Referrals — Attribute VPN provider clicks and purchases correctly.
Analyze Performance — Use aggregated metrics for SEO and performance optimization.
Ensure Security — Detect, prevent, and mitigate fraudulent or malicious activity.
Comply with Legal Obligations — Respond to lawful requests or enforce our Terms & Conditions.

We do not sell personal data. Any use of cookies for affiliate or analytics purposes is strictly to support the operation and improvement of our platform.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (for GDPR / UK-GDPR)

We rely on the following lawful bases to process personal information:

Purpose	Legal Basis
Newsletter and marketing emails	Consent
Analytics, affiliate tracking, and improvement	Legitimate Interest
Legal compliance, fraud prevention	Legal Obligation
Responding to user requests	Contract or Legitimate Interest

In case you do not want your information processed, you can withdraw your consent at any time (see Section 13).

7. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to deliver and enhance our service. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser, remember preferences, and measure performance. The types of cookies we use are as follows:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: essential for website functionality (e.g., security, cookie consent storage).
Analytics Cookies: measure traffic, engagement, and error rates (e.g., Google Analytics).
Affiliate Cookies: track VPN provider referrals so that commissions can be attributed.
Marketing Cookies (if used): may display relevant VPN promotions (with consent).

7.2 Managing Cookies

We respect our user’s right to consent. You can always adjust cookie preferences in our cookie banner or even delete or block cookies via your browser settings. However, it is important to remember that blocking cookies may limit certain site features or functions. Learn more about our cookie policy here. (insert link to cookie policy page)

8. Email Communications & Newsletters

It is our aim to spread VPN knowledge and information and if you are interested in getting it delivered right to your inbox, you can always subscribe to our newsletter. If you provide your email address, we may send:

VPN news and guides
Special deals or privacy alerts
Updates on new blog posts or reviews

In case you find our emails intrusive or annoying, you can unsubscribe anytime. Each email includes a link to unsubscribe. We use third-party email processors that comply with international data protection laws and only use your email for delivery, analytics, and bounce/error management.

9. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share limited data with trusted third parties, under strict confidentiality, for the following reasons:

Recipient Type	Purpose
Hosting & CDN Providers	Store and serve content securely
Analytics Services	Understand usage and performance
Email Delivery Services	Send newsletters and transactional emails
Affiliate Networks & VPN Providers	Attribute purchases and calculate commissions
Security Partners	Protect against fraud, spam, and abuse
Regulators or Legal Authorities	Comply with lawful requests

VPNGuider is a firm advocate of privacy and security. We respect the privacy of every person who visits Our Site. Therefore, we do not rent, sell, or exchange your personal information with third parties for monetary gain.

10. International Data Transfers

Because VPNGuider operates globally, data may be processed outside your country (for example, by service providers in the United States, EU, or Asia).

We take measures to protect data transfers, including:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions
Vendor compliance certifications (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001)

11. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated:

Data Type	Retention Period
Newsletter emails	Until you unsubscribe
Analytics data	26 months or vendor default
Contact forms / messages	Up to 12 months
Affiliate tracking cookies	Up to 90 days (per affiliate policy)
Legal records	As required by law

Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

12. Data Security

We implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards including:

HTTPS encryption on all pages
Limited data access to authorized personnel only
Firewalls and anti-malware scanning
Routine data minimization and pseudonymization practices

While we take strong precautions, no system can guarantee absolute security. Use of the Internet always carries inherent risks.

13. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

13.1 Under GDPR/UK-GDPR

Right to Access your personal data.
Right to Rectification of inaccurate information.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be forgotten”).
Right to Restriction of processing.
Right to Data Portability.
Right to Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
Right to Withdraw Consent at any time.

13.2 Under CCPA/CPRA (California)

Right to Know what data we collect, use, and disclose.
Right to Delete personal information.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing (we do not sell data for money).
Right to Non-Discrimination for exercising your rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
We may require verification to confirm your identity before processing requests.

14. Third-Party Websites & Links

Our Site contains links to third-party VPN providers and related websites. VPNGuider has no control over these external sites and is not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review their individual privacy policies before providing any information.

15. Children’s Privacy

VPNGuider is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years old.
We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from minors.
If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.

16. Affiliate Tracking & Monetization

VPNGuider participates in various affiliate programs with VPN providers.
When you click an affiliate link:

A cookie or tracking ID may record your click.
If you later purchase a plan, we may earn a small commission.
These cookies do not store personal details (only anonymous referral IDs).

Affiliate tracking enables us to keep VPNGuider free for all users while maintaining transparency.

17. International Users

Our services are intended for a global audience. If you are accessing our Site from regions with differing data-protection laws (e.g., EU, UK, Canada, California, etc.), your information may be processed in jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of protection as your home country. We ensure safeguards consistent with international privacy frameworks.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Policy from time to time. In case of any changes to the privacy policy, we will make sure to:

Post material changes will be posted on this page.
Make sure that the “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the latest version.

Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Policy. To stay up-to-date with potential changes, we encourage you to check this page periodically for updates.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Powered by: 366 Technologies
We respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe (typically 30 days).

20. Summary

In simple terms:

You’re always in control — you can unsubscribe, opt-out, or contact us anytime.
We respect your privacy.
We collect minimal data needed to run our platform efficiently.
We never sell personal data.
We use cookies for analytics, improvement, and affiliate tracking.