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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 2025
Last Updated: April 29, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with wallpaper-downloads.com.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by a private individual based in Switzerland. The aim of the project is to provide visually engaging wallpapers for personal and creative use. Some downloads are free, others are offered as paid packages.

For questions about data protection, you can reach us via the contact form or email provided on the website.

 

Affiliate Marketing

Our website participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that we may earn commissions when you click on affiliate links and make purchases or take other qualifying actions. These links may be presented in the form of text links, banners, or product images.

To track the success of our affiliate activities and calculate commissions, our affiliate partners may use cookies, tracking pixels, or similar technologies. These tools can collect information such as your IP address, referral source, browser details, and possibly your interaction with the linked websites. We do not have access to or control over this tracking technology once you have clicked on an affiliate link.

We currently participate in the following affiliate programs or networks:

Affiliate links are clearly marked where applicable. By clicking on these links, you agree that your interaction may be tracked by the respective affiliate partner. The legal basis for the processing is our legitimate interest in financing and operating this website in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

You can prevent the use of cookies for affiliate tracking by adjusting your browser settings or using cookie blockers. However, doing so may limit the functionality of some links or offers on our website.

 

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

  • Personal Information: such as email address (for newsletter sign-up or gated downloads)
  • Device Information: including browser type, IP address, time zone
  • Site Interaction Data: such as pages visited, downloads initiated, buttons clicked
  • Download Metadata: including file name, time of download, and related tags

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

3. How We Collect Your Data

  • Through Forms: e.g. when you sign up for updates or request a download
  • Automatically: using cookies, analytics tools, and web notifications
  • Via Embedded Services: such as external download or analytics platforms

4. Why We Collect and Use Your Data

We collect and use your data to:

  • Deliver and improve our content and digital products (e.g. wallpapers)
  • Provide downloads and ensure download security
  • Manage and optimize the website’s layout and design
  • Understand which categories and tags are most relevant
  • Send optional marketing emails if you’ve opted in

We always rely on one of the following legal bases:

  • Consent (e.g. newsletter opt-in)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g. anonymized analytics)
  • Contractual necessity (e.g. processing a paid order)

5. Third-Party Tools and Processors

We use trusted third-party services to improve functionality, manage communication, and analyze website behavior. These tools may collect or process data on our behalf:

MailerLite (Email Marketing & Forms)

We use MailerLite to collect email addresses through forms and deliver newsletters. Data is processed securely in accordance with GDPR and stored in the EU or countries with adequate data protection levels.
Privacy Policy: https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy

Gumroad (Digital Checkout and Delivery)

Some paid wallpaper packages are delivered through Gumroad. If you purchase through Gumroad, your payment and personal data are processed directly by them. We do not receive your payment details.
Privacy Policy: https://gumroad.com/privacy

PageTrust (Conversion Tools & Notifications)

We use PageTrust.net to show trust-building messages, such as “X people downloaded this today.” These messages are designed to improve user experience and help you discover popular content.
Privacy Policy: https://66socialproof.com/privacy

WebPusher (Push Notification Tool)

You can optionally subscribe to push notifications via WebPusher. WebPusher collects browser-related data to deliver alerts about new content or downloads. You can unsubscribe at any time via your browser settings.
Privacy Policy: https://webpushr.com/privacy-policy

Simple Download Monitor (Download Management)

We use this plugin to organize and track file downloads. The system logs file access, tags, and download timestamps. No payment information is collected through this plugin.

YARPP (Related Posts Plugin)

We use this plugin to suggest similar wallpaper categories or tags based on your browsing behavior. YARPP works locally and does not transfer data to external servers.

Hosting

This website is hosted by Serverprofis.de (Serverprofis GmbH, Mondstr. 2-4, 85622 Feldkirchen, Germany).

Our hosting provider offers the infrastructure required to operate this website securely and reliably. As part of the hosting service, Serverprofis.de may process:

  • IP addresses

  • Connection timestamps

  • Error logs

  • Page requests

  • Basic device information

The use of their hosting services is governed by a data processing agreement in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. All data is stored within secure servers located in Germany.

We chose Serverprofis.de because of their commitment to security, privacy, and reliable performance.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and local storage to remember your preferences, track performance, and improve usability. By using the site, you consent to our use of cookies. You may manage cookies via your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes, or as required by law. Download logs and opt-in details are periodically reviewed and anonymized or deleted.

8. Your Rights (EU Users)

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct your data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us directly.

9. Data Security

We implement SSL encryption, strong passwords, and secure server practices to protect your data. Access to admin areas and backend systems is strictly limited.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal, technical, or functional changes. The date at the top of this page indicates the latest revision. You are encouraged to review the policy periodically.