Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
Data Collection
YakWP is a self-hosted WordPress plugin. All data is stored on your own server. We do not collect, transmit, or store any data from your website.
What the Plugin Stores Locally
- Your AI provider API key in the WordPress database
- Chat conversations in a dedicated database table (auto-deleted after your configured retention period)
- Plugin configuration settings
- License key for activation verification
- Trial registration email, consent timestamp, and expiration date
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Data Sent to Third-Party Services
- Chat messages are sent to your chosen AI provider (Google Gemini, OpenAI, or OpenRouter) to generate responses
- License key and site URL are sent to yakwp.com for activation
- Optional: conversation data can be forwarded to your own n8n webhook
Visitor Information
When a visitor uses the chat widget, their messages and AI responses are stored in your database. If they provide an email address via the lead capture feature, it is stored and emailed to the site administrator. A session cookie is used to maintain conversation context. No tracking cookies or third-party analytics are used by the plugin.
Data Retention
Conversation records are automatically removed after your configured retention period (default: 30 days). You can adjust this in Settings.
Email Consent (Free Trial)
When you register for a free YakWP Pro trial, you provide your email address voluntarily. Your email is used solely to:
- Send your license key
- Send a reminder when your trial is about to expire
- Send one follow-up email after trial expiration with an option to purchase
We do not sell, share, or transfer your email to third parties. Your email and consent timestamp are stored in the WordPress database on your own server. You can request deletion at any time via our contact page.
GDPR Compliance
YakWP includes a powered-by notice option for regulatory compliance. All data retention settings are under your control. Visitors may request data deletion through you as the site operator.
Contact
For privacy questions, please visit our contact page.