Privacy Policy

Effective date: 2025-10-25

Who we are

ClearBlock is provided by AdWizz Ltd (“we”, “us”). Contact: privacy@clearadblocker.com. Registered address: 8 Church Green East, Redditch, England, B98 8BP.

What we do (summary)

ClearBlock blocks ads using on-device rules. We do not collect or sell your browsing history. Premium payments are processed by Paddle (our merchant of record). We receive order/licensing details—not your full card data.

Data we process

In the browser (extension)

• No page content or per-site URL logs leave your device.
• Anonymous install & version counts to understand adoption.
• Optional diagnostics/crash reports (only if you opt in).
• Premium licensing: order ID/license key and activation status to enable features. No card details.

On our websites (clearadblocker.com)

• Server logs: IP address, User-Agent, timestamp, URL, referrer (security, abuse-prevention, debugging).
• GeoIP currency: we may use IP at request time to show local currency; not used to build profiles.
• Support: if you contact us, we process your email and message.

Payments (Paddle)

Payments are handled by Paddle (merchant of record). We receive order ID, product, price, country, license status, and tax/VAT outcome to fulfill your purchase. Paddle processes payer data and card details on our behalf.

Legal bases (GDPR)

• Contract: provide the extension, deliver Premium features, handle licensing.
• Legitimate interests: security logging, fraud-prevention, high-level product metrics, GeoIP currency.
• Consent: optional diagnostics/crash reports; any non-essential cookies/SDKs.

Cookies and similar technologies

We aim to minimize cookies. If we add analytics or A/B tools later, we will present a consent banner where required and document the cookies here.

Providers (processors/partners)

• Paddle.com (payments, tax, compliance): merchant of record; shares order/fulfillment info with us; card data handled by Paddle.
• Hosting & infrastructure (web/email providers) used to run our site, send support replies, and store license metadata.

Retention

• Server logs: up to 30–90 days unless needed longer for security or legal purposes.
• License records: for the life of the license plus a reasonable audit period.
• Support emails: as long as needed to resolve your issue, then archived or deleted.
• Opt-in diagnostics: only as long as necessary to investigate issues.

Security

We use industry-standard controls (TLS in transit; hardened infrastructure; least-privilege access). No method is 100% secure, but we work to safeguard your data.

International transfers

If data moves outside your region (e.g., to the UK/EU/US), we rely on suitable safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) with our providers.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or object to processing, and to withdraw consent. Contact privacy@clearadblocker.com. If you are in the EEA/UK, you can lodge a complaint with your data protection authority.

Children

ClearBlock isn’t directed to children under 13 (or the age required by your jurisdiction). We don’t knowingly collect children’s personal data.

Changes

We will update this policy as our product evolves. We will change the “Effective date” above and, where appropriate, provide notice in the extension or on the site.

Contact

AdWizz Ltd
Email: privacy@clearadblocker.com
Postal: 8 Church Green East, Redditch, England, B98 8BP