Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to our website. We value your trust and take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data.

Our website is an informational resource dedicated to reviews of media players and software. We do not sell programs, do not require registration, and do not directly collect your personal data.

What Data We Collect

1. Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we use standard internet technologies to automatically collect certain information:

Analytics Data:

  • IP address (in anonymized form)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages you visit on our site
  • Time and date of visit
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral source (where you came from)
  • Screen resolution and other technical device parameters

This data is collected automatically through:

  • Google Analytics – for traffic analysis and user behavior
  • Cookies – small text files stored in your browser

Important: All collected data is anonymized and does not allow identification of individual users.

2. Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us through a contact form or email, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Message content

This data is used exclusively to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

3. Information We DO NOT Collect

We do not collect:

  • Credit card or payment information
  • Phone numbers (unless you include them in your message)
  • Passwords or login credentials
  • Contents of your files or download history

Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to improve site functionality and analyze usage.

What Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies:

  • Ensure basic site functionality
  • Remember your settings (language, theme)
  • Duration: session or up to 1 year

Analytics Cookies:

  • Google Analytics – for collecting visit statistics
  • Help us understand which sections of the site are most popular
  • All data is anonymized
  • Duration: up to 2 years

Advertising Cookies (if applicable):

  • Used to display relevant advertising (Google AdSense)
  • May track your interests across different sites
  • Duration: up to 2 years

How to Manage Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Important: Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the browser extension at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Use of Collected Data

We use collected information to:

1. Improve the Site:

  • Analyze section popularity
  • Identify technical issues
  • Optimize loading speed

2. Create Better Content:

  • Understand audience interests
  • Determine topics for new reviews
  • Improve existing articles

3. Ensure Security:

  • Protect against spam and malicious activity
  • Prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal requirements

4. Communicate with Users:

  • Respond to questions and feedback
  • Send important updates (only if you subscribed)

Third-Party Services

Our site uses third-party services that may collect information about you:

Google Analytics

Google AdSense (if applicable)

Data Sharing with Third Parties

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data may be shared only in the following cases:

1. Service Providers:

  • Google (Analytics, AdSense)
  • Hosting provider (to ensure site operation)
  • These companies process data on our behalf and are required to protect it

2. Legal Requirements:

  • Upon request from government authorities within the law
  • To protect our rights and security

3. With Your Consent:

  • In other cases only with your explicit permission

Data Security

We apply reasonable security measures to protect your data:

  • SSL Encryption (HTTPS) to protect data transmission
  • Regular Updates of site software
  • Limited Access to servers by authorized personnel only
  • Data Backup to prevent loss

However, it’s important to understand that no method of internet data transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

In accordance with data protection legislation (including GDPR for EU users), you have the following rights:

Right of Access
You can request information about what data we store about you.

Right to Rectification
You can ask to correct inaccurate data.

Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
You can request deletion of your personal data.

Right to Restrict Processing
You can limit the ways your data is used.

Right to Data Portability
You can receive a copy of your data in structured format.

Right to Object
You can object to processing of your data for certain purposes.

Withdrawal of Consent
If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us: [your contact email]

Data Retention

  • Analytics Data: Stored in Google Analytics for up to 26 months
  • Cookies: Depending on type – from session to 2 years
  • Contact Form Data: Deleted after resolving your inquiry (usually within 90 days)

Children and Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and learn that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete this information.

International Data Transfer

Your data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

For EU users: Data may be transferred to the US (Google Analytics, AdSense), where EU-approved data protection mechanisms are in place.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting a notice on the site’s main page
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page

We recommend periodically reviewing this page to stay informed of any changes.

Consent to Policy

By using our site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any provisions, please do not use our site.

This Privacy Policy is prepared in accordance with GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation), CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), and other applicable data protection laws.

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