Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Bloatynosy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at bloatynosy.net. We operate a software download and information website dedicated to the Bloatynosy Windows debloating utility.

We believe in being upfront about data practices. This policy is written in plain language so you can understand exactly what happens when you browse our site. By using this website, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We keep data collection to a minimum. The only personal information we collect directly from you is what you choose to share through our contact form:

• Your name
• Your email address
• The message you write to us

We do not require user accounts, registration, or login. There is no e-commerce or payment processing on this site. If you never fill out the contact form, we never receive any personal details from you directly.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit bloatynosy.net, certain technical data is collected automatically by our server and the services we use:

• IP address (logged by our web server and Cloudflare)
• Browser type and version (e.g., Chrome 120, Firefox 115)
• Operating system (e.g., Windows 11, macOS 14)
• Referring URL (the page that linked you here)
• Pages you visited and approximate time spent
• Device type (desktop, mobile, or tablet)
• Approximate geographic location at the country or region level, derived from your IP address

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site uses several types of cookies:

Essential Cookies — WordPress sets functional cookies required for the site to work properly. These do not track you across other websites.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4) — If active, GA4 collects aggregated data such as pageviews, session duration, traffic sources, and general demographic information. GA4 does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out using Google’s opt-out browser add-on.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense) — If active, AdSense uses cookies to serve ads that may be relevant to your interests based on prior website visits. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies for ad personalization. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings or opt out of third-party cookies at aboutads.info.

Cloudflare Cookies — Cloudflare sets performance and security cookies (such as __cf_bm and __cflb) to manage bot traffic, load balancing, and threat detection. These cookies are necessary for the site to function securely.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain bloatynosy.net
• To analyze site traffic and improve content about Bloatynosy (through analytics)
• To serve relevant advertisements (through AdSense, if active)
• To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
• To detect and prevent security threats (through Cloudflare)

We do not use your data for any purpose beyond what is listed above. We do not build user profiles or sell information to data brokers.

Third-Party Services

We rely on a small number of third-party services to run this website. Each has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data:

• Google Analytics 4 — Web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — Display advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google Ads Policy
• Cloudflare — CDN and security service provided by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
• WordPress — Open-source CMS. Our installation is self-hosted, so no data is transmitted to WordPress.org.

We do not control how these third parties handle your data once it reaches their systems.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. Period.

We do not share your information with third parties beyond the services already described (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Cloudflare). We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or other legal process. Aggregated, anonymized data (which cannot identify any individual) may be used internally to improve the site.

Data Retention

• Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days, then automatically deleted
• Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics default settings (up to 14 months)
• Contact form submissions: Retained until your inquiry is resolved, then deleted
• Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies follow their individual expiration schedules (typically 30 days to 2 years depending on the service)

Your Rights and Choices

You have several options for controlling how your data is handled:

• Disable or clear cookies through your browser settings at any time
• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking with the official browser add-on
• Opt out of personalized ads through Google Ad Settings
• Request deletion of any personal data we hold by reaching out through our Contact page

For EU/EEA residents: Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access, correct, erase, port, and object to the processing of your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

For California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what data we collect, request deletion, opt out of data sales (we do not sell data), and be free from discrimination for exercising your rights.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us through our Contact page.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through this site:

• All connections are encrypted via HTTPS/SSL
• Cloudflare provides DDoS protection and a Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Server access is restricted and monitored

That said, no method of data transmission over the internet is guaranteed to be 100% secure. We cannot promise absolute security, but we do our best to protect your information.

International Data Transfers

Our web server and the third-party services we use may process data in countries outside your own. By using bloatynosy.net, you consent to having your data transferred and processed in these locations. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses and other legal safeguards to ensure appropriate data protection.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out through our Contact page. We will do our best to respond promptly.