Last Updated: February 1, 2025
Who We Are
Postology (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a WordPress plugin that helps bloggers increase engagement by adding AI-generated summaries to posts. Our website: https://postology-pro.com.
Data We Collect
- From Plugin Users
- Content Summaries: Your blog post content is sent to OpenAI’s API to generate summaries. We do not store your content.
- Usage Data: Anonymized analytics (e.g., widget views, clicks) via Google Analytics and Rank Math.
- User Preferences: Settings like credits, summary tone, and design choices.
- From Website Visitors
- Accounts: Email addresses and preferences for registered users, stored in Brevo (our email service).
- Comments: Name, email, IP address, and browser data if you leave a comment.
- Chat: Conversations via Tawk.to live chat.
How We Use Your Data
- Generate AI summaries (via OpenAI).
- Improve plugin performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Send transactional emails (via Brevo).
- Analyze website traffic (via Google Analytics/Rank Math).
Third-Party Sharing
We work with:
- Hostinger: Hosts our website on US-based servers (GDPR-compliant via Standard Contractual Clauses). Privacy Policy.
- OpenAI: Processes post content for summaries (US-based). Privacy Policy.
- Brevo: Manages email communications. Privacy Policy.
- Tawk.to: Provides live chat support. Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics/Rank Math: Track anonymized website usage.
Data Retention
- Plugin Data: Post content is never stored. User preferences are kept until account deletion.
- Emails: Stored in Brevo until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Chats: Tawk.to conversations retained for 6 months.
Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your data.
- Object to data processing.
- Export your data in a portable format.
To exercise these rights: Email su*****@***********ro.com.
International Data Transfers
Data is transferred to the USA (Hostinger, OpenAI, Google Analytics, Tawk.to) using GDPR-approved safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Security
- SSL encryption for all data transfers.
- Regular security audits.
- Access controls for sensitive data.
Changes to This Policy
Updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of Postology after changes implies acceptance.
Contact Us
For questions or GDPR requests:
Email: su*****@***********ro.com