---
title: "Data Handling (GDPR/CCPA)"
description: "How Blocked in China handles your data in compliance with GDPR and CCPA, what data is collected, and how to request data removal."
url: "https://docs.blockedinchinaplugin.com/privacy-and-data/data-handling-gdpr-ccpa/"
---
# Data Handling (GDPR/CCPA)

During activation of the plugin, there is an opt-in page that displays the following message and requires agreement of the statement in order to use the plugin. 

> In order to use Blocked in China, it's necessary to share your website URL and other minimal data with our servers. Click below to agree to our [Terms of Use & Privacy Policy](https://blockedinchinaplugin.com/terms-conditions-privacy-policy/) and connect to [blockedinchinaplugin.com](https://blockedinchinaplugin.com) and [freemius.com](https://freemius.com).

Collecting minimal data is a requirement that allows us to facilitate your use of the plugin. The types of data that are collected include the following:

* Website URL, Server IP, WP Version, PHP Info. 
* WordPress user profile email and name. 
* Installed plugins and themes and their status (optional). 

We fully support your privacy as one of our top priorities and comply with GDPR and CCPA. We will respond to all data removal requests. Please [contact our team](https://blockedinchinaplugin.com/support/) to request data removal. 

Please note that if you've made a purchase, we are required to keep relevant billing data for accounting and taxation purposes.

Our terms do not supercede the terms of the viewdns.info [Privacy Policy](https://viewdns.info/privacy.php) or any other 3rd party providers we are using.

> Please review the Blocked in China [Terms of Use & Privacy Policy](https://blockedinchinaplugin.com/terms-conditions-privacy-policy/) or [contact our team](https://blockedinchinaplugin.com/support/) for any questions.