Privacy Policy
Last updated: [Month Day, Year]
vstplugins.co (“we,” “us,” “our”) publishes reviews and roundups of free and trial VST plugins. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit, how it’s used, and the choices you have.
01Information we collect
We collect information in a few ways:
- Information you provide directly — your name and email address if you contact us, submit a plugin, or subscribe to our newsletter.
- Automatically collected information — IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected via cookies and analytics tools.
- Comments — if we enable commenting, the name, email, and content you submit with a comment.
02How we use information
- To operate and improve the site (understanding which content is useful, fixing broken pages)
- To send newsletter emails, if you’ve subscribed
- To respond to messages sent through our contact form
- To detect and prevent spam, abuse, or security issues
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
03Cookies & tracking
Like most websites, we use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to remember preferences (like dark mode, if applicable) and understand site usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work correctly without them.
04Analytics
We use analytics tools (such as [Google Analytics / Plausible / etc.]) to understand traffic patterns. These tools may collect data such as your approximate location, device type, and browsing behavior on our site. This data is aggregated and does not directly identify you.
05Affiliate links
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This never influences which plugins we recommend or how we score them — see our full affiliate disclosure for details.
06Plugin downloads
We link directly to official developer websites for all plugin downloads — we do not host or re-distribute installer files ourselves. Once you leave our site to download a plugin, that developer’s own privacy policy and terms apply, not ours.
07Email & newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address solely to send you updates about new plugins and site content. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email, or by contacting us directly.
08Third-party services
We may use third-party services for hosting, email delivery, analytics, and spam protection (for example, [hosting provider], [email service], [analytics tool]). These providers process data on our behalf and are bound by their own privacy and security practices.
09Data retention & security
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we can’t guarantee absolute security.
10Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights under laws like the GDPR (EU/UK) or CCPA (California), including the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails) at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 13.
11Children’s privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13 (or the relevant age of consent in your region), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
12Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
13Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, reach out at [email protected] or through our contact page.
