Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 18, 2025
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Quick Overview
Here's what you need to know about our privacy practices:
Minimal Data Collection: We only require basic information (name, email, username) to create your account
Pseudonym Friendly: You can use any name or username you prefer, including pseudonyms for anonymity
Full Control: Update or delete your information anytime through your account settings
No Selling: We never sell your personal information to third parties
Information We Collect
Your information is controlled by Wealthy Affiliate (Niche Marketing Inc.), located at Box 18 2354 Millstream Rd Victoria, BC, Canada V9B 6L2.
Account Information
When you register for Wealthy Affiliate, we collect basic information including your name, email address, and chosen username. You have complete freedom to use pseudonyms or any information you prefer to maintain your anonymity.
Content and Activity
We collect information from your interactions within our platform, including blog posts, questions, training content, comments, and live chat messages. This content helps us provide community features and support services.
Technical Information
We automatically receive technical information including your IP address, browser type, device information, and page requests. This data is stored in server logs for 60 days to improve our services, debug technical issues, and protect against fraud or malicious activity.
How We Use Your Information
Provide and maintain our services, including account management and platform features
Enable community features like questions, comments, and member interactions
Send important service notifications and communications (manageable in your account settings)
Improve our platform through analytics and user research
Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Public Information
Some content at Wealthy Affiliate is public by design, including questions, blog posts, training content, and comments. This content may be visible to other members and indexed by search engines. Your email address is never shared publicly.
Service Providers
We work with trusted service providers to operate our platform, including hosting, payment processing, and analytics services. These providers only access your information as necessary to perform their services and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, to protect our rights, or to ensure the safety and security of our platform and users.
Your Rights and Controls
You have complete control over your personal information:
Access and Update: Review and modify your information anytime through your account settings
Email Preferences: Control all email communications through your account settings
Content Management: Edit or delete your public content, including profile information
Account Deletion: Permanently delete your account and remove all personally identifiable information
Security and Data Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Access to your data is limited to employees who need it to provide services to you. Our platform is protected by reCAPTCHA, and Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply to that service.
We use cookies to keep you logged in and provide essential platform functionality. You can clear cookies anytime through your browser settings.
International Users
Wealthy Affiliate operates from Canada and complies with Canadian privacy laws. By using our services, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in Canada. We respect the privacy rights of users in the European Union, California, and other jurisdictions with specific privacy laws.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date and notify you through email or a platform notification for material changes. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions About Privacy?
If you have questions about this privacy policy, how we collect or process your personal data, or anything else related to our privacy practices, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact us at: wealthyaffiliate.com/contact
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