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What Data Does BotBlocker Collect and How Is It Stored and Deleted?

BotBlocker works transparently and securely, collecting only the technical data necessary for reliable bot and threat detection. Here’s what is gathered, where it’s stored, and how your privacy is protected.

What Data Is Collected by BotBlocker?

When a visitor accesses your site, BotBlocker analyzes only the information needed for protection:

  • IP address
  • User-Agent (browser, OS, device info)
  • HTTP headers (Accept-Language, Referer, etc.)
  • Geolocation (country/region by IP)
  • Technical parameters (JavaScript support, cookies, screen size, API availability)
  • Behavioral factors (timing, interaction anomalies, bot fingerprints)
  • Attack signatures and risk markers (if present)

No personal content, login details, or form data are collected or stored.

Where and How Is This Data Stored?

  • All collected data is stored only on your own server, in the local WordPress database.
  • Storage period is fully controlled by you: in BotBlocker settings, set the number of days for log retention.
  • After the retention period expires, all old data is automatically and permanently deleted.

How Does Cloud Verification Work in the Pro Version?

For advanced threat detection, the Pro version can use cloud verification:

  • For regular visitors, no personal data is ever sent to the cloud—checks are anonymous and non-identifying.
  • Only IP addresses of confirmed malicious bots are sent for further cloud analysis and threat sharing.
  • Real visitors’ information never leaves your server, even in Pro mode.

Summary: Privacy First

  • BotBlocker does not store unnecessary or personal data.
  • All logs are temporary, deleted automatically as configured.
  • Cloud checks in the Pro version affect only clearly identified malicious bots.

FAQ

Can I keep logs forever?
No, all data is deleted after the storage period you choose.

Does BotBlocker share visitor data?
Only the IPs of confirmed bots, and only for threat analysis—never real user data.

Is any content or form data stored?
No, only technical parameters and security events.

Read the full BotBlocker privacy policy

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