Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

This privacy policy explains how Noble Applications collects, uses, protects, and transfers Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and personal data from website visitors and store customers worldwide, including users in the United States, European Union (EU), and United Kingdom (UK).

Information We Collect

When you purchase a plugin, register an account, or submit a form on our site, we collect:

  • Account & Profile Data: Name, email address, phone number, username, and account password.
  • Transaction & Billing Details: Billing address, purchase history, software license key records, and order details.
  • Payment Details: Payment card details processed directly by our payment processor, Stripe. Noble Applications does not collect or store full credit card numbers on its servers.
  • Automated Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and site usage data via cookies and analytics.

Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual Necessity: To process transactions, fulfill orders, deliver digital plugin downloads, issue license keys, and provide software support.
  • Legitimate Interests: To prevent fraud, secure our website, improve software functionality, and manage business records.
  • Legal Obligation: To retain tax and accounting records in compliance with applicable law.
  • Consent: To place non-essential cookies or send optional marketing newsletters (consent can be withdrawn at any time).

When We Collect Information

We collect personal information when you create an account, purchase a plugin, add items to your shopping cart, fill out a contact form, request technical support, or navigate our website.

How We Use Your Information

  • To fulfill plugin orders, process payments, and issue license keys.
  • To manage customer accounts and deliver technical customer support.
  • To send order confirmations, renewal notifications, and account updates.
  • To detect and protect against fraud, security threats, and unauthorized access.
  • To follow up on inquiries or send marketing emails (where explicitly permitted).

How We Protect Your Information

  • Regular website scanning for security vulnerabilities and malware.
  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for all server-to-browser communications.
  • Payment card processing handled entirely by Stripe in compliance with PCI-DSS security standards.
  • Access controls restricting stored data to authorized personnel bound by confidentiality agreements.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to manage shopping cart functionality, remember user sessions, and gather aggregate site traffic analytics.

WooCommerce Specific Cookies:

  • woocommerce_cart_hash & woocommerce_items_in_cart: Track items added to your shopping cart.
  • wp_woocommerce_session_: Assigns a unique session code to locate cart data in the database.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may disable essential functions such as maintaining items in your cart or accessing user account areas.

Third-Party Processors & International Data Transfers

We do not sell or trade personal data. We share necessary data only with trusted third parties who assist in operating our website and processing payments under confidentiality agreements:

  • Payment Processor: Stripe (processes transactions securely under Stripe’s Privacy Policy).
  • Infrastructure & Services: Web hosting providers, transactional email tools, and tax calculation services.

International Data Transfers: For visitors in the EU/UK, personal data transferred to Noble Applications servers in the United States is protected using appropriate transfer mechanisms, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to maintain active license keys, fulfill order obligations, resolve customer disputes, and satisfy legal or tax reporting requirements.

Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & Global Standards)

Depending on your location, you hold the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
  • Restriction & Objection: Object to or restrict processing of your personal data.
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in a portable format.
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for marketing or non-essential cookies at any time.

To exercise these rights, submit a request to contact@nobleapplications.com.

California Privacy Provisions (CalOPPA / CCPA)

California visitors may browse the site anonymously prior to checkout. Our Privacy Policy link is posted on our homepage footer. You may update account information by logging into your profile or contacting us directly. We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals.

Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

We do not specifically market to or knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age.

Data Breach Notification

In line with Fair Information Practices and GDPR guidelines, should a data breach occur involving personal information, we will notify affected users via email within 7 business days.

CAN-SPAM Act

We collect email addresses to process orders, deliver plugin license keys, and answer support requests. We agree to:

  • Avoid false or misleading subjects or email addresses
  • Identify commercial messages as advertisements where applicable
  • Display our business physical address in communications
  • Honor opt-out and unsubscribe requests promptly via links in each marketing email

Contacting Us

Noble Applications
PO Box 7427
Madison, Wisconsin 53707
United States
contact@nobleapplications.com
608-535-9350

Noble Applications