Privacy Policy

Effective date: June 20, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Webbester Studios (“Webbester”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our websites, including webbester.com and webbester.net (collectively, the “Site”), and when you contact us about our services.

1. Who we are

Webbester Studios provides WordPress design, development, maintenance, SEO, content, and related digital services to small and medium businesses.

Business name: Webbester Studios
Address: 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 500, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: +1 (737) 290-1157
Email: [email protected]

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide to us

Contact details such as your name, email address, phone number, and business details when you fill out a form, request a quote, or contact us directly.
Account, billing, and project details when you become a client, including login credentials you choose to share for your website or hosting.
Messages and content you send to us, such as emails, support requests, feedback, and files.

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent, and referring pages.
Approximate location based on IP address.

2.3 Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Site, understand usage, and remember your preferences. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

Providing, operating, and maintaining the Site and our services.
Responding to your requests, questions, and support needs.
Preparing proposals, quotes, and service agreements.
Improving and customizing our services, content, and user experience.
Sending service related messages, such as onboarding information, reports, and invoices.
Sending marketing emails or newsletters when you have subscribed or where permitted by law. You can opt out at any time.
Monitoring and protecting the security and integrity of the Site and our systems.
Complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes.

4. Legal bases for processing (EEA and UK visitors)

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data based on the following legal bases, as applicable:

Contract: to provide our services or take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our services, communicate with you, and secure our systems, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
Consent: when you subscribe to a newsletter or agree to marketing communications. You can withdraw consent at any time.
Legal obligations: to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

5. Third party services

We use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site. These providers may process your personal information on our behalf, subject to appropriate safeguards.

Examples of service providers include:

Hosting and infrastructure providers that host our website and data.
Email and marketing platforms that we use to send newsletters and service updates.
Analytics providers that help us understand how visitors use the Site.
Payment processors for handling payments when applicable.
Security and anti spam tools that protect the Site from abuse and malicious activity.

5.1 Google reCAPTCHA

We may use Google reCAPTCHA on our forms to help prevent spam and automated abuse. reCAPTCHA analyzes various information such as IP address, device and browser data, and user behavior on the page. The use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

5.2 Analytics

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics or similar services to collect aggregated statistics about Site usage. These tools use cookies and similar technologies to help us understand which pages are visited and how users interact with the Site.

5.3 Advertising and affiliate links

Now or in the future, the Site may display third party advertisements or contain affiliate links. These third parties may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to measure the performance of their ads and personalize content. Any such partners will have their own privacy policies which you should review.

6. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in these situations:

With service providers that perform services for us under agreements that limit their use of the data.
With your consent or at your direction, for example when you ask us to work with another vendor on your behalf.
In connection with a business transaction such as a merger, sale, or acquisition, subject to appropriate confidentiality safeguards.
When required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Webbester, our clients, or others.

7. Data retention

We keep personal information only for as long as needed for the purposes described in this Policy, including to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and legal requirements.

8. International data transfers

Webbester Studios is based in the United States and the Site is operated from there. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries that may have different data protection laws than your country. Where required, we take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place.

9. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access or disclosure. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work to protect your data as strongly as is reasonably possible for a small digital agency.

10. Your rights and choices

Your rights depend on where you live, but may include:

The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
The right to request deletion of your information, subject to legal and contractual limits.
The right to object to certain processing or request restrictions on processing.
The right to data portability, where applicable.

To exercise these rights or ask a question, contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before responding. If you are in the EEA, UK, or certain other regions, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

California privacy notice

If you are a resident of California, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and similar laws, such as the right to request information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information, and the right to request deletion of certain information. We do not sell personal information as that term is defined under California law.

You can contact us at [email protected] to make a request under California law. We will verify your identity and respond as required by applicable law.

11. Children

The Site and our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

12. Links to other sites

The Site may contain links to websites or services that are not operated by Webbester Studios. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Policy.

14. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Webbester Studios
111 Congress Avenue, Suite 500
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Phone: +1 (737) 290-1157
Email: [email protected]