Privacy Policy
This privacy policy was updated on January 6th, 2025.
Who We Are
WorldScorecard.com is a platform dedicated to providing a transparent snapshot of country performance across various metrics, based on publicly available data. Our website address is: https://worldscorecard.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
If you choose to leave a comment, an anonymized string generated from your email address (also called a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to verify if you are using it. You can find Gravatar’s privacy policy here. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) will be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Contact Forms
When you use our contact form, powered by WPForms, the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and the content of your message) is sent to us via email. This information is collected solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or request.
We do not store this information on the website or share it with any third parties. The data remains within the email system we use to receive and reply to your inquiries. By using the contact form, you consent to us using the submitted data to respond to your message.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on WorldScorecard.com. Here’s how cookies are utilized:
- Comments: If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience, so you don’t need to re-enter this information for future comments. These cookies last for one year.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles or reports on WorldScorecard.com may include embedded content (e.g., videos, charts, images, or links to third-party sources). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you have visited the external website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content, especially if you are logged into their services.
Who We Share Your Data With
We value your privacy and do not sell your data. However:
- Visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service.
- Messages submitted through the contact form are not shared with third parties but are sent directly to our email system.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to streamline the approval of future comments.
- Contact Form Submissions: Messages sent via the contact form are retained in our email system for as long as necessary to address your inquiry or comply with legal or administrative obligations.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have left comments, you may request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided.
- The deletion of any personal data we hold about you. This does not include data we are legally or administratively obligated to retain for security or operational purposes.
To make such a request, please contact us via the contact form or email us directly.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Messages submitted through the contact form are sent directly to our email system and are not shared with third parties.
How We Protect Your Data
We take the protection of your data seriously and implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.