🔒 Privacy Policy for CodeLists.org Overview

Privacy Policy for CodeLists.org – Data Protection, Transparency & AdSense Compliance

Welcome to CodeLists.org — your trusted source for WordPress themes, plugins, and digital tools. This Privacy Policy for CodeLists.org explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information while ensuring full compliance with Google AdSense, GDPR, and other international privacy standards.

We are committed to maintaining transparency, trust, and data protection for every visitor and user of our website.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://codelists.org.
CodeLists.org is a digital resource platform that provides WordPress themes, plugins, scripts, and other web development materials for educational and testing purposes.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal and necessary data to improve user experience and maintain site security:

  • Personal Data: Name, email address, or website (only when you leave a comment or contact us).

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and access timestamps.

  • Cookies: For login sessions, user preferences, and analytics.

This information helps us prevent spam, secure our site, and offer personalized recommendations.

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments on CodeLists.org, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent to detect spam and abuse.

An anonymized hash created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check for an existing profile image.
You can read Gravatar’s policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

4. Media Uploads

If you upload images to our site, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract such data from the uploaded images.

5. Cookies Usage

We use cookies to improve performance and remember your preferences. Examples include:

  • Login Cookies: Store login sessions for up to two days.

  • Comment Cookies: Save your name, email, and website for your next comment.

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior using tools like Google Analytics.

You can disable cookies anytime via your browser settings.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on CodeLists.org may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.) that behaves as if you visited the external website.
These third-party sites may collect your data or use cookies for tracking and analytics.

7. Google AdSense and Advertising Partners

CodeLists.org uses Google AdSense to serve ads to visitors. AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to personalize and measure ad performance.

👉 Google’s Advertising Cookie (DART Cookie) allows ads based on your visits to CodeLists.org and other websites.
You can opt out of DART Cookie use by visiting:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

We ensure our ad practices comply with Google AdSense Publisher Policies and GDPR regulations. Our intention is to keep your browsing experience safe, transparent, and relevant.

8. How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us:

  • Improve website performance and functionality

  • Detect and prevent spam, fraud, and abuse

  • Personalize user experience

  • Analyze traffic using Google Analytics

  • Maintain secure login sessions and account safety

We never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

9. Data Retention Policy

If you leave a comment, we retain your comment and its metadata indefinitely.
Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal data anytime.
Administrators may access user profiles only for moderation and maintenance purposes.

10. Your Data Rights

You have full control over your personal data:

  • Request a copy of your data stored on our site

  • Request data deletion or anonymization

  • Opt out of cookies and personalized advertising

For privacy-related requests, please contact us using our Contact Page.

11. Data Security

We use encryption, firewalls, and malware protection to secure all personal data.
Regular audits, plugin updates, and real-time threat detection keep your information safe.

12. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services such as Akismet or Google reCAPTCHA.

13. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to comply with new regulations or improve transparency. The latest revision date will always be visible at the top of this page.

Last Updated: November 2025

14. Contact Information

For any questions or privacy-related concerns, please reach out through our Contact Page.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is CodeLists.org compliant with Google AdSense policies?
Yes. Our Privacy Policy fully follows AdSense’s data usage, consent, and cookie guidelines.

Q2: Does CodeLists.org collect personal data?
Only limited data for security and comment moderation — never shared or sold.

Q3: Can users opt out of cookies?
Yes, you can disable cookies anytime from your browser settings.

Q4: How often is this Privacy Policy updated?
We update it periodically to stay compliant with new privacy laws.

Q5: Who should I contact for data deletion or export requests?
Use our Contact Page for any privacy-related requests.