Privacy Policy

Updated on July 5, 2026.

Who We Are

“World Typology” is an independent, author‑created typology website and free online encyclopedia. Our website address is https://worldtypology.com. References to “we,” “us,” and “our” in this Privacy Policy mean the “World Typology” team, which holds the copyrights to the materials published on this website.

We act as the data controller for the personal data processed through this website. All relevant contact information for privacy‑related inquiries is available on the “Contact Us” page at https://worldtypology.com/contact-world-typology/.

Kinds of personal information we collect and what we will do with such information

When you use our website, certain personal data may be collected automatically through our hosting provider, WordPress.com, and through tools integrated into the website. This processing is necessary for the operation, security, and performance of the website and is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).

The types of personal data that may be collected automatically include:

IP address, which may indicate your approximate country, region, and city;
Device type (mobile or desktop);
Browser type and operating system;
Pages you visit on our website, including timestamps and referral information.

This information is collected to:

ensure the technical functioning and security of the website;
prevent misuse and detect potential harmful activity;
perform basic analytics to understand website traffic and content performance;
maintain and improve the stability and accessibility of our Services.

We do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal data to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. We also do not publish your email address, IP address, or other personal identifiers.

If you voluntarily subscribe to “World Typology,” you provide your email address and consent to receiving updates, news, informational materials, and occasional offers. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.

Contact forms

Our website does not use custom contact forms. The only form available is the subscription form provided by WordPress.com, which allows visitors to voluntarily submit their email address for updates. No other personal data is collected through forms on our website.

Content Embedded from Other Websites

Some articles on our website may include embedded content from external websites (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you were visiting the originating website directly.

These external websites may independently collect your personal data, use cookies, apply additional tracking technologies, or monitor your interaction with the embedded content. Such processing is carried out by the respective third‑party providers under their own Terms of Service and Privacy Policies. “World Typology” does not control and is not responsible for how these third parties collect, use, or process your personal data.

Analytics & Cookies

Our website is hosted and operated through WordPress.com, which automatically collects certain technical data from visitors when they browse or interact with pages on the “World Typology” website. This processing is performed by WordPress.com under its own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review their documentation for detailed information about how they handle personal data.

The types of technical data that may be visible to “World Typology” administrators include:

your email address (only if you choose to contact us or subscribe),
your approximate location (country, region, and city) derived from your IP address,
your device type (mobile or desktop),
your browser type and operating system,
the specific pages you visited and the time of access.

These cookies are used for basic analytics and website functionality. We rely on legitimate interests (GDPR 6(1)(f)) where permitted by applicable law. They are processed on the basis of our legitimate interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)), which include:

ensuring the technical functionality and stability of the website,
maintaining security and preventing misuse,
monitoring traffic patterns and content performance,
improving accessibility and user experience.

Some cookies used on our website are strictly necessary for its operation, security, and basic functionality. These cookies are processed on the basis of our legitimate interests or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

If any cookies or similar technologies require consent under applicable law (including the ePrivacy Directive), we will request your consent before placing them on your device.

“World Typology” does not use marketing cookies, profiling technologies, or third‑party analytics tools beyond those provided by WordPress.com. We do not sell or disclose your personal data to third parties for advertising or commercial purposes.

“World Typology” does not share your personal data with third parties, authorities, businesses, or external entities unless such disclosure is required by applicable law or necessary to protect our legal rights.

Some of your personal data may be processed by third‑party service providers whose tools and infrastructure we use, including:

WordPress.com (our hosting and website platform),
email service providers (when you contact us or subscribe),
messaging platforms (if you choose to communicate with us through them).

These third parties may store or process your data according to their own Terms of Service and Privacy Policies. We do not control how these external services collect, use, or secure personal data, and we are not responsible for their independent processing activities.

To minimize risks, “World Typology” collects and processes only a limited amount of personal data necessary for website functionality, security, analytics, and compliance with business, legal, accounting, and tax obligations. We do not collect or store sensitive personal data such as your real name, physical address, phone number, financial information, or any other special categories of data defined under GDPR.

Because we are not the owners, operators, licensors, or developers of the third‑party services we rely on, we cannot guarantee or influence their internal security measures. By using our website, you acknowledge that third‑party providers may process certain technical data as part of their service operations.

Keeping Your Personal Information

We retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Technical data processed through WordPress.com (such as IP address, device information, and page visits) is stored according to WordPress.com’s own retention policies, which we do not control.

Personal data that you voluntarily provide to us (such as your email address when subscribing or contacting us) is kept only for as long as needed to manage your subscription, respond to your inquiry, maintain website security, or comply with legal, accounting, and tax obligations.

If commenting functionality is enabled on our website, comments may be stored for an extended period to maintain the integrity of discussions and to prevent abuse. Comments may be removed if they violate our Terms of Service or Privacy Policy.

We apply data‑minimization principles and do not store sensitive personal data. We regularly review the data we hold and delete information that is no longer necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

What Rights You Have

As a data subject, you have the rights granted to you under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights apply to the personal data processed by “World Typology” and, where applicable, by our hosting provider WordPress.com. Your rights include:

Right of access – to request information about the personal data we process.
Right to rectification – to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – to request deletion of your personal data when legally permissible.
Right to restrict processing – to request limitation of how your data is used.
Right to object – to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to data portability – to request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to withdraw consent – if you subscribed to our updates, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

Some technical data (such as IP address, device information, and analytics data) is collected and stored automatically by WordPress.com. “World Typology” does not have full access to or control over this data, and therefore certain requests—such as deletion or modification of automatically collected technical data—must be directed to WordPress.com through their Privacy Policy and support channels.

We can delete or modify personal data that you voluntarily provided to us directly (such as your email address when contacting us or subscribing). However, we will retain any information necessary to comply with legal, security, accounting, and tax obligations.

To exercise your rights or ask questions about your personal data, you may contact us at: ask@worldtypology.com.

Where We Send Your Personal Data

Some personal data may be processed or transmitted through third‑party services that support the operation of “World Typology.” This happens only when you voluntarily choose to interact with us or use certain features of the website. Examples include:

WordPress.com – processes technical data automatically when you visit our website.
Email service providers – only if you voluntarily write to us or subscribe.
Messaging platforms – only if you choose to contact us through third‑party messengers.
Payment or donation services – only if you voluntarily make a donation. Your financial information is processed directly by the payment provider; “World Typology” does not receive or store your bank card number, account number, or other sensitive financial details.

Each of these third‑party services processes data according to its own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review those documents to understand how your data is handled by external providers.

“World Typology” does not collect or store sensitive personal data such as your real name, physical address, phone number, bank account number, marital status, gender, race, photographs, or videos. We limit the personal data we collect to what is necessary for website functionality, communication, security, analytics, and compliance with legal, accounting, and tax obligations.

Because we are not the owners or operators of the third‑party services we rely on, we cannot control their internal data‑processing practices. By using our website or voluntarily providing information (such as sending an email or making a donation), you acknowledge that certain data may be processed by these external providers as part of their service operations.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or any issues related to the “World Typology” website, you can find all relevant contact details in the “Contact Us” section of our website. You may also reach us directly by email at ask@worldtypology.com.

How We Protect Your Personal Information

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data. These measures include:

secure hosting infrastructure provided by WordPress.com;
encrypted connections through an active SSL certificate;
strong and regularly updated administrative passwords;
limited access to website administration, restricted to a small number of authorized “World Typology” team members.

When you visit our website, WordPress.com may automatically process certain technical data such as your IP address and the pages you view. This is part of the normal functioning of the hosting platform and is used for security, stability, and analytics. “World Typology” does not use this information to identify individual visitors.

If you choose to view typology test results or other content on our website, the hosting provider may register that a page was accessed from your device. You can open multiple or unrelated result pages, and no one can infer your individual test outcome based on your browsing behavior. This is standard behavior for all websites and does not reveal your identity to us. You are free to browse any pages you wish, and no action on our website requires you to disclose sensitive personal information.

We encourage users to be mindful of their own privacy when sharing any personal interpretations or test results publicly. Any decision to disclose such information is entirely voluntary and remains your responsibility.

What Procedures We Use in Case of Data Corruption or Loss

We monitor the functionality and security of our website and take appropriate steps if we detect data corruption, loss, or any other security‑related irregularities. In the event of a data incident, we will:

investigate the issue to determine its cause and scope;
notify our hosting provider WordPress.com, which manages the technical infrastructure of the website;
take necessary technical and organizational measures to restore normal operation and prevent similar issues in the future.

If an incident involves personal data in a way that requires notification under applicable law, we will inform affected users through our website or other appropriate communication channels. During the investigation, we may temporarily restrict certain website functions or disable third‑party plugins to ensure security.

Depending on the nature of the incident, we may update administrative passwords, adjust security settings, reinstall technical components, or consult external specialists. These actions are taken to maintain the integrity and security of the website and to reduce the risk of future incidents.