WordPress Editor and Blocks

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 16, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Codedication (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit wp-block-editor.com (the “Website”) and subscribe to our newsletter.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection and Digital Rights Guarantee (LOPDGDD), and the Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE).

2. Data Controller

Business Name: Codedication
Location: Bilbao, Spain
Email: info@wp-block-editor.com

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

3.1 Newsletter Subscription

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided)
  • Subscription date and time
  • Subscription preferences

3.2 Contact Form

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content
  • Date and time of submission

3.3 Automatic Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • Device information

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

4.1 Legal Basis and Purposes

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR):

  • Sending you our newsletter with updates about WordPress block development, book releases, and related content
  • Responding to your inquiries through the contact form

Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR):

  • Website analytics and improvement
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Website functionality optimization

4.2 Specific Purposes

  • Newsletter: To send you information about WordPress Block Editor development, book updates, tutorials, and related technical content
  • Contact Form: To respond to your questions, requests, or feedback
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable legal obligations

5. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data through:

  1. Direct Collection: When you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form
  2. Automated Collection: Through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9)
  3. Third-Party Services: Through our email service provider and analytics tools

6. Newsletter Consent

When you subscribe to our newsletter:

  • You must actively check a consent box – pre-checked boxes are not used
  • Your consent is specific, informed, and freely given
  • You will receive a confirmation email (double opt-in) to verify your subscription
  • You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter email
  • Each newsletter includes clear unsubscribe instructions

You have the right to unsubscribe at any time without providing a reason.

7. Third-Party Service Providers

We use the following third-party services that may process your personal data:

7.1 EmailOctopus (Newsletter Service)

  • Purpose: Email newsletter management and delivery
  • Data Shared: Email address, name (if provided), subscription preferences
  • Location: United Kingdom / European Union
  • Privacy Policy: EmailOctopus Privacy Policy
  • Safeguards: EmailOctopus is GDPR compliant and uses appropriate technical and organizational measures

7.2 Google Analytics

  • Purpose: Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
  • Data Shared: Anonymized IP addresses, browsing behavior, device information
  • Location: United States (with EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
  • Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
  • Safeguards: We have implemented IP anonymization and data processing agreements

7.3 Leanpub (Book Sales – External Link)

Important: When you purchase our book through Leanpub, you are leaving our website and entering Leanpub’s platform. We do not collect, process, or store any payment or purchase information. Please refer to Leanpub’s Privacy Policy for information about how they handle your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Contact Form Submissions: Up to 2 years from submission, unless legally required to retain longer
  • Analytics Data: Anonymized data retained for up to 26 months
  • Legal Obligations: Longer retention may be required by law (e.g., tax records, legal claims)

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. For detailed information about the cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage them, please see our [Cookie Policy].

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site

You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject in the European Union, you have the following rights:

10.1 Right of Access (Article 15 GDPR)

You have the right to obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data and access to that data.

10.2 Right to Rectification (Article 16 GDPR)

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.

10.3 Right to Erasure / “Right to be Forgotten” (Article 17 GDPR)

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

10.4 Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18 GDPR)

You have the right to request restriction of processing under certain conditions.

10.5 Right to Data Portability (Article 20 GDPR)

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transmit it to another controller.

10.6 Right to Object (Article 21 GDPR)

You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

10.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

When processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

10.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority:

Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD)
C/ Jorge Juan, 6
28001 Madrid, Spain
Phone: +34 901 100 099
Website: https://www.aepd.es

11. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:

Email: info@wp-block-editor.com
Subject Line: “Data Subject Rights Request – [Your Name]”

Please include in your request:

  • Your full name
  • Email address used for newsletter subscription (if applicable)
  • Specific right(s) you wish to exercise
  • Any additional information to help us locate your data

We will respond to your request within one month (extendable by two additional months for complex requests).

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Regular security updates and patches
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular backups
  • Secure password policies

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer personal data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • EU-US Data Privacy Framework certification (where applicable)

14. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at info@wp-block-editor.com.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when the policy was last modified.

Material changes will be communicated through:

  • A prominent notice on our website
  • Email notification to newsletter subscribers (if applicable)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@wp-block-editor.com
Business Name: Codedication
Location: Bilbao, Spain

17. Legal Framework

This Privacy Policy complies with:

  • GDPR: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • LOPDGDD: Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection and Digital Rights Guarantee
  • LSSI-CE: Spanish Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce
  • ePrivacy Directive: Directive 2002/58/EC on Privacy and Electronic Communications

Codedication
Bilbao, Spain
info@wp-block-editor.com