Legal Information

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ByteBays plugins and services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our products.

2. License Grant

ByteBays grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our WordPress plugins in accordance with the GNU General Public License v3.0. Free versions are available without charge. Pro versions require a valid license key.

• Free Version: Unlimited sites, limited features, lifetime access
• Pro Version: Single site license, $29/year subscription
• Subscription Model: Pro license is valid for 1 year from activation date. After expiration, the plugin automatically reverts to Free version functionality. You can renew your subscription at any time to regain Pro features.

3. Plugin Usage

You may use our plugins for commercial or personal projects. You may modify the code for your own use but may not redistribute modified versions without proper attribution and GPL compliance.

4. Refund Policy

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all Pro licenses. If you're not satisfied with your purchase, contact us within 30 days for a full refund. Refunds are not available after 30 days or if the license has been activated on multiple sites in violation of terms.

5. Support & Updates

Pro licenses ($29/year): Includes plugin updates and priority email support for the duration of your active subscription (1 year from activation). Free version: Receives community support through WordPress.org forums only.

Support does not include customization, installation, configuration services, or compatibility fixes for third-party plugins/themes.

After subscription expires: The plugin continues to work but reverts to Free version features. You will no longer receive Pro updates or priority support until you renew your subscription.

6. Limitation of Liability

ByteBays plugins are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We are not liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use our products, including but not limited to data loss, revenue loss, or business interruption.

7. Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Use our plugins for illegal activities
• Distribute or resell our Pro versions without authorization
• Remove copyright notices or license information
• Reverse engineer the plugin for malicious purposes

8. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate your license if you violate these terms. Upon termination, you must cease using the plugin and delete all copies from your servers.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms periodically. Continued use of our plugins after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We will notify users of significant changes via email or plugin notifications.

10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Hungary and the European Union. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Hungary.

GDPR Compliant - We respect your privacy and protect your personal data in accordance with EU regulations.

1. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address (only when you contact us or purchase a license)
• License Activation Data:
  • License key (provided by you)
  • Domain name (automatically detected)
  • Site URL (WordPress site address)
  • Home URL (WordPress home address)
  • WordPress version (for compatibility checking)
  • WooCommerce version (for compatibility checking)
  • Plugin version (for update management)
  • Activation date and last validation timestamp
• Support Tickets: Messages, attachments, IP address (only when you contact support)

Important: We do NOT collect or transmit any personal data (customer names, emails, addresses), product data, order information, or any WooCommerce store data. License validation only sends technical environment information listed above.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used for:

• License validation and activation
• Providing customer support
• Sending plugin updates and security notifications
• Improving plugin functionality based on usage patterns
• Complying with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Payment Processor: PayPal (for payment processing only). PayPal handles all payment transactions securely. We do not store credit card information on our servers.
• Email Services: Transactional emails only (license activation confirmations, support responses)
• Law Enforcement: Only if required by law or valid legal process

We do not share your data with marketing companies, advertising networks, or third-party analytics services.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide services:

• Active licenses: Data retained while license is valid
• Expired licenses: Data deleted after 2 years of inactivity
• Contact form submissions: Stored for 1 year
• Cookies: Expires after 365 days or when manually deleted

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to data processing for marketing purposes
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@bytebays.com

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EU. We ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes via email or prominent website notice.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience and analyze site performance.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Required for website functionality. Cannot be disabled.

• bytebays_cookie_consent: Stores your cookie preferences (365 days)
• PHPSESSID: Maintains your session (until browser closes)

Functional Cookies (Optional)

Enhance user experience. Can be disabled.

• Language Preference: Remembers your language choice
• Form Data: Saves form inputs to prevent data loss

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Help us understand how visitors use our site. Only if you accept cookies.

• Google Analytics: Traffic analysis, user behavior (_ga, _gid, _gat)

3. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

• Our Cookie Banner: Accept or decline cookies when you first visit
• Browser Settings: Block or delete cookies in your browser preferences
• Opt-Out Tools: Use tools like Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

→ Change Cookie Preferences

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies:

• Google Analytics: Traffic analysis (optional)
• Payment Gateways: Secure payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.

5. Cookie Lifespan

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

We respect the Do Not Track (DNT) browser setting. If DNT is enabled, we will not set analytics cookies.