Privacy Policy

**Last updated: June 2026**

1. Overview

pipe9.uk respects your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how we handle it.

2. Data Collected by Our Plugins

Our WordPress plugins are designed to collect **no personal data**:

  • **Pipe9 Media Optimizer** does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information. It processes images locally on your server. No data is sent to external servers.
  • **Pipe9 Media Optimizer Pro** follows the same principle. All image conversion happens on your server. No usage statistics, server information, or personal data is transmitted to pipe9.uk or any third party.

3. Data Collected by This Website

pipe9.uk may collect standard web server logs:

  • IP addresses (for security and abuse prevention)
  • Pages visited and referrer information
  • Browser type and device information
  • Timestamps of visits

We use this data solely for maintaining and improving the website. We do not sell, share, or transfer this data to third parties.

4. Cookies

Our website does not set tracking cookies. We may use essential cookies if the site functionality requires them in the future.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may link to:

  • **WordPress.org** — for plugin downloads
  • **Payment processors** — for Pro plugin purchases

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their data practices.

6. Data Retention

Web server logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days and then automatically deleted.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including UK GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Request access to any personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect any data we hold. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, use our contact page.