Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how dupeguru.net (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. dupeguru.net is a software information and download resource dedicated to dupeGuru, the open-source duplicate file finder.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please stop using the website.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We only collect personal information that you choose to provide directly. This is limited to:

• Contact form submissions — your name, email address, and message content when you reach out through our Contact page.

We do not require registration, user accounts, or payment information. There is no login system, newsletter signup, or e-commerce functionality on this site.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit dupeguru.net, certain technical information is recorded automatically by our servers and third-party services:

• IP address (logged by our web server and Cloudflare)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL (the page that linked you here)
• Pages visited and approximate time spent on each page
• Device type (desktop, mobile, or tablet)
• Approximate geographic location at the country or region level, derived from your IP address

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

dupeguru.net may use the following types of cookies:

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the website
• To analyze visitor traffic and usage patterns through analytics tools
• To display relevant advertisements through AdSense
• To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
• To detect and prevent security threats using Cloudflare

We do not use your information for any purpose beyond what is listed here.

Third-Party Services

dupeguru.net works with the following third-party services, each of which operates under its own privacy policy:

We do not control how these third-party services handle your data. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

• We do not sell your personal data to anyone.
• We do not share your data with third parties beyond the services described above (Google, Cloudflare).
• We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
• We may use aggregated, anonymized data for internal analysis and site improvement. This data cannot be used to identify any individual.

Data Retention

• Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days, then automatically purged.
• Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics default settings (up to 14 months).
• Contact form submissions: Retained until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted.
• Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire according to their individual settings, typically within 1-24 months.

Your Rights and Choices

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

• Disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
• Opt out of Google Analytics by installing the GA opt-out add-on.
• Opt out of personalized ads through Google Ad Settings.
• Request deletion of any personal data we hold by contacting us through our Contact page.

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, rectify, erase, port, and object to processing of your personal data.

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act grants you the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, opt out of any sale of personal information, and receive equal service regardless of exercising your privacy rights.

Children’s Privacy

dupeguru.net is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information transmitted through this website:

• All connections are encrypted using HTTPS/TLS (SSL).
• Cloudflare provides DDoS protection and a web application firewall (WAF).
• Server access is restricted and monitored.

While we do our best to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Our web servers and third-party service providers may process data in countries outside your own, including the United States. By using this website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses and other legal mechanisms to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you want to exercise any of your rights described above, please reach out through our Contact page.