Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

BlogDrip is operated by:

BLOGDRIP LTD
Company number: 13986477
Registered in England and Wales
Registered office: 32 Kinburn Street, London SE16 6DW, United Kingdom

References in this Privacy Policy to “BlogDrip”, “we”, “us” or “our” mean BLOGDRIP LTD.

For personal information relating to user Accounts, billing, security, platform administration and operation of the BlogDrip Service, BLOGDRIP LTD generally acts as the data controller.

Where BlogDrip processes personal information contained in content on behalf of a customer for publication, the customer may act as the data controller and BlogDrip may act as a data processor.

The exact role depends on the circumstances and the purpose for which the personal information is processed.

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies when you:

• visit a BlogDrip website;
• create or use a BlogDrip Account;
• use the BlogDrip application;
• register or manage websites;
• purchase or sell placements;
• use BlogDrip wallets or payment functionality;
• communicate with us;
• use the BlogDrip API;
• connect a WordPress website;
• use AI-assisted functionality;
• connect analytics or other integrations;
• otherwise interact with the BlogDrip Service.

This Policy does not govern the independent processing activities of third-party websites, Publishers or external services that have their own privacy policies.

3. Personal Information We Collect

The personal information we collect depends on how you use BlogDrip.

Account Information

When you create or use an Account, we may collect information such as:

• your name;
• email address;
• company or organisation name;
• username or Account identifiers;
• telephone number;
• Account role;
• language and Account preferences;
• authentication information;
• Account status.

We may also record which users belong to a particular organisation or BlogDrip Account.

4. Company and Billing Information

Where applicable, we may collect information relating to your business and billing profile, including:

• company name;
• registered or billing address;
• VAT number;
• invoice details;
• transaction references;
• payment status;
• wallet transactions;
• Publisher payout information;
• withdrawal requests;
• invoice numbers;
• uploaded Publisher invoices.

We use this information to manage transactions, invoices, accounting, payments and Publisher withdrawals.

5. Payment Information

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers such as Stripe and PayPal.

Depending on the payment method, the provider may process information such as:

• payment-card information;
• bank information;
• PayPal account information;
• payment authentication information;
• transaction identifiers.

BlogDrip does not normally receive or store complete payment-card details where those details are collected directly by the payment provider.

We may receive information confirming whether a transaction has succeeded, failed, been refunded, disputed or charged back.

6. Wallet and Transaction Information

BlogDrip maintains transaction records relating to its Cash and Credit wallet functionality.

This may include:

• top-up amounts;
• wallet balances;
• purchases;
• refunds;
• credits;
• commissions;
• escrow movements;
• Publisher earnings;
• withdrawals;
• transaction dates;
• associated invoices;
• transaction identifiers.

We process this information to operate the BlogDrip Marketplace, wallets and financial administration.

7. Website and Publisher Information

If you register or manage a website through BlogDrip, we may process information relating to that website, including:

• domain name and URL;
• website name;
• categories;
• language;
• pricing;
• publication requirements;
• website status;
• Publisher details;
• Plugin connectivity;
• Plugin version;
• publication records;
• outgoing-link status;
• website metrics.

Some of this information may not constitute personal information by itself but may become personal information where it relates to an identifiable individual or sole trader.

8. Content and Publication Information

When you create, upload, order, publish or manage content through BlogDrip, we may process information contained within that content.

This may include:

• articles;
• titles;
• images;
• URLs;
• anchor text;
• publishing briefs;
• instructions;
• metadata;
• categories;
• publication destinations.

You should avoid including unnecessary personal information in content submitted through BlogDrip.

If you include personal information relating to another person, you are responsible for ensuring that you have an appropriate legal basis to provide and publish that information.

9. Marketplace Information

When you use the BlogDrip Marketplace, we may process information concerning:

• placement orders;
• Publishers and Advertisers involved;
• selected websites;
• pricing;
• commissions;
• content requirements;
• publication status;
• live publication URLs;
• approvals;
• rejections;
• refunds;
• disputes;
• escrow status;
• expiry and renewal information.

We use this information to operate and administer Marketplace transactions.

10. Technical and Usage Information

When you use BlogDrip, our systems may automatically collect technical information.

This may include:

• IP address;
• date and time of requests;
• Account identifier;
• user identifier;
• requested endpoint or page;
• response status;
• request duration;
• correlation or request identifiers;
• browser or device information where available;
• security-related information.

Certain application and request logs may also contain request or response data where required for operational purposes.

We use technical information to operate, secure, monitor, diagnose and improve the Service.

11. Log Retention

BlogDrip maintains operational and request logs for troubleshooting, security and platform administration.

Under the current BlogDrip configuration, operational logs are generally retained for 90 days and are then automatically deleted.

Different retention periods may apply where information must be preserved for security investigations, legal obligations, disputes or other legitimate purposes.

12. Website Monitoring

When a website is registered with BlogDrip, we may periodically check technical and operational information relating to that website.

These checks may include:

• whether the website is online;
• whether the BlogDrip Plugin is active;
• Plugin-reported information;
• publication status;
• availability of outgoing links;
• placement expiry or renewal status;
• technical health information.

We use this information to operate publication features, Marketplace functionality, reporting and placement monitoring.

13. Analytics and Website Metrics

Where you connect a supported analytics or website-metrics provider, BlogDrip may retrieve information that you have authorised the provider to share with us.

This may include website performance, audience or other analytics metrics.

The information available depends on the provider and the permissions you grant.

The relevant third-party provider may independently process personal information according to its own privacy policy.

14. Communications

When you contact BlogDrip, we may process:

• your name;
• email address;
• Account information;
• message contents;
• support requests;
• attachments;
• correspondence history.

We use this information to provide support, respond to requests and maintain records of relevant communications.

15. Authentication and Security

We process personal information where necessary to authenticate users and protect BlogDrip.

This may include:

• login attempts;
• user identifiers;
• IP addresses;
• authentication events;
• temporary Account lockouts;
• security logs;
• fraud indicators.

BlogDrip may use third-party authentication or security services, including Google sign-in and Google reCAPTCHA where applicable.

These providers may process information according to their own privacy policies.

16. Artificial Intelligence Features

BlogDrip may provide features that use third-party artificial intelligence services.

When you use an AI-assisted feature, information contained in your request may be transmitted to an AI provider in order to generate the requested output.

Depending on how you use the feature, this information may include:

• prompts;
• article briefs;
• content;
• URLs;
• titles;
• publishing instructions.

You should not include sensitive personal information in AI prompts unless this is necessary and you are legally entitled to process and disclose that information.

The specific processing practices of third-party AI providers may depend on the provider and service configuration used.

17. APIs and Integrations

When you connect BlogDrip with another service or use the BlogDrip API, information may be exchanged between the services as required to provide the integration.

This may include:

• Account identifiers;
• website information;
• content;
• publication information;
• authentication tokens;
• technical data.

You are responsible for selecting the integrations you connect and for reviewing the privacy practices of relevant third parties.

18. Why We Use Your Personal Information

We may process personal information for purposes including:

• creating and maintaining Accounts;
• authenticating users;
• providing the BlogDrip Service;
• publishing content;
• operating the Marketplace;
• managing Publisher websites;
• processing orders;
• maintaining wallets;
• processing payments;
• generating invoices;
• processing Publisher withdrawals;
• providing support;
• communicating about transactions;
• monitoring technical performance;
• preventing fraud and abuse;
• protecting Account and platform security;
• investigating disputes;
• complying with legal obligations;
• maintaining accounting and transaction records;
• improving the reliability and functionality of the Service.

19. Legal Bases for Processing

Where UK GDPR or similar data-protection legislation applies, we rely on one or more legal bases for processing personal information.

Performance of a Contract

We may process personal information where necessary to provide the BlogDrip Service or take steps requested by you before entering into a contract.

For example, this may apply to:

• Account administration;
• Marketplace orders;
• publishing services;
• wallet transactions;
• Publisher services;
• customer support.

Legitimate Interests

We may process information where this is necessary for our legitimate business interests and those interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.

These interests may include:

• protecting BlogDrip against fraud;
• maintaining platform security;
• troubleshooting technical problems;
• improving and administering the Service;
• resolving disputes;
• protecting our legal rights.

Legal Obligations

We may process information where necessary to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

This may include obligations relating to:

• accounting;
• taxation;
• fraud prevention;
• legal claims;
• regulatory requests.

Consent

Where required by law, we may rely on your consent.

This may apply, for example, to certain cookies, optional tracking technologies or marketing communications.

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

Withdrawal does not affect processing that was lawful before withdrawal.

20. Cookies and Similar Technologies

BlogDrip may use cookies and similar technologies for purposes including:

• authentication;
• security;
• session management;
• user preferences;
• platform functionality;
• analytics, where applicable.

Where consent is legally required for non-essential cookies or similar technologies, we will seek that consent before using them.

More information is available in our Cookie Policy.

21. Who We Share Personal Information With

We may share personal information with third parties where reasonably necessary to operate BlogDrip.

These may include:

• cloud and hosting providers;
• payment providers;
• email delivery providers;
• authentication providers;
• security providers;
• AI service providers;
• analytics providers;
• image providers;
• website and WordPress-related services;
• professional advisers;
• authorities where legally required.

We only disclose information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

22. Publishers and Advertisers

Information may also be shared between Publishers and Advertisers where necessary to fulfil a Marketplace transaction.

For example, a Publisher may receive content and publication instructions submitted by an Advertiser.

Advertisers may receive information relating to the publication and status of their placement.

Users receiving personal information through BlogDrip must process that information lawfully.

23. Service Providers

We may use suppliers and other service providers to process personal information on our behalf.

Where required, we use contractual and organisational measures designed to ensure that service providers handle personal information appropriately and only for authorised purposes.

Some service providers may operate outside the United Kingdom or the country in which you are located.

24. International Data Transfers

BlogDrip operates internationally and uses technology and service providers that may process information in countries other than your own.

The underlying BlogDrip documentation indicates that certain platform infrastructure may be hosted in Azure South-East Asia.

As a UK company, BlogDrip must ensure that restricted transfers of personal information from the UK are made using an appropriate legal transfer mechanism where applicable.

Depending on the destination and circumstances, this may include:

• an applicable adequacy decision or regulation;
• approved contractual safeguards;
• another transfer mechanism permitted by applicable data-protection law.

Where necessary, additional technical, contractual or organisational measures may also be used to protect personal information.

25. Data Security

We use technical and organisational measures intended to protect personal information against:

• unauthorised access;
• unauthorised disclosure;
• alteration;
• loss;
• misuse;
• destruction.

Security measures may include access controls, authentication requirements, logging, monitoring and technical protections.

No internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

You are also responsible for protecting your Account credentials and keeping them confidential.

26. How Long We Keep Personal Information

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and for any applicable legal, accounting, security or dispute-resolution requirements.

Retention periods depend on the type of information involved.

For example:

Operational logs: generally retained for 90 days under the current system configuration.

Account information: generally retained while the Account remains active and for an appropriate period afterwards where required for administration, legal claims or compliance.

Transaction and invoice information: may be retained for longer periods where required for accounting, tax or legal purposes.

Support and dispute records: may be retained for as long as necessary to manage the request or protect legal rights.

When personal information is no longer required, we will delete, anonymise or otherwise dispose of it where reasonably practicable.

27. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on the data-protection laws applicable to you, you may have rights concerning your personal information.

These may include the right to:

• request access to your personal information;
• request correction of inaccurate information;
• request deletion of certain information;
• request restriction of processing;
• object to certain processing;
• receive certain information in a portable format;
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• complain to an applicable data-protection authority.

These rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal conditions or exceptions.

28. Access Requests

You may contact us if you wish to exercise an applicable privacy right.

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

We may also request information necessary to identify the Account or personal information concerned.

We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

29. Automated Decision-Making

BlogDrip uses automation for various operational activities, such as publishing workflows, technical monitoring and transaction processing.

The source information used to prepare this Privacy Policy does not establish that BlogDrip currently makes decisions producing legal or similarly significant effects about individuals solely through automated decision-making.

If this changes, this Privacy Policy should be updated accordingly.

30. Children’s Privacy

BlogDrip is a professional publishing and Marketplace service and is not intended for children.

You must not knowingly submit personal information relating to children through BlogDrip unless you have a lawful reason and appropriate authority to do so.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected unlawfully in relation to a child, we may take steps to delete it.

31. Marketing Communications

Where BlogDrip sends marketing communications, we will do so in accordance with applicable law.

Where required, we will obtain consent before sending electronic marketing.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications using the unsubscribe mechanism provided or by contacting us.

Operational and transactional messages relating to your Account are not marketing communications and may still be sent where necessary to provide the Service.

32. Third-Party Websites

BlogDrip contains links to websites and services operated by third parties.

We are not responsible for how independent third parties process personal information.

This includes Publisher websites available through the BlogDrip Marketplace.

You should review the privacy policy of the relevant third party when visiting or interacting with its website or service.

33. WordPress Websites

Where you connect a WordPress website using the BlogDrip Plugin, information may be exchanged between BlogDrip and that website to enable publication and monitoring functionality.

The website owner remains responsible for the independent processing of personal information occurring on their website.

BlogDrip is not responsible for the website owner’s independent collection or use of visitor information.

34. Data Processing on Behalf of Customers

In some circumstances, customers may submit personal information for processing through BlogDrip where they determine the purposes and means of that processing.

Where BlogDrip processes such information solely on the customer’s instructions, BlogDrip may act as a processor and the customer may act as controller.

Customers are responsible for ensuring they have an appropriate legal basis for the personal information they submit to BlogDrip.

Where legally required, additional data-processing terms may apply between BlogDrip and the customer.

35. Regulatory Complaints

If you have concerns about our processing of your personal information, we encourage you to contact us first so that we can investigate the matter.

Where UK data-protection law applies, you may also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

You may also be entitled to complain to another competent data-protection authority where applicable.

36. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes may be made to reflect:

• changes to BlogDrip;
• new functionality;
• different service providers;
• changes to data-processing activities;
• changes to applicable law;
• regulatory requirements.

The latest version will be made available through the BlogDrip website or application.

Where changes are material, we may provide additional notice where appropriate.

37. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the way BlogDrip processes personal information, please contact:

BLOGDRIP LTD
32 Kinburn Street
London SE16 6DW
United Kingdom

Telephone: +66 924688977

You may also contact us through the BlogDrip in-app contact form.

38. Related Documents

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our:

• Terms & Conditions
• Publisher Terms
• Cookie Policy
• Disclaimer