Welcome to TheFreeFileSync. Our website is https://thefreefilesync.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it and what choices you have. By using our website, you agree to this policy.
Who We Are
The FreeFileSync Pro is an independent website that offers guides, comparisons and free software downloads about FreeFileSync. We are not the developer of FreeFileSync and we are not connected with the developer. The website is run by Ali Hamza, based in Pakistan. You can contact us at [email protected].
Information We Collect
Information You Give Us
If you send us a message through our contact form or email, we collect your name, your email address and the content of your message. We use this information only to answer you.
Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our website, our server and our tools may collect your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, the pages you visit, the website that sent you to us, and the date and time of your visit. This helps us keep the website safe and understand which guides are useful.
Downloads
When you download a file from our website, our server records the file name, the time and your IP address in its log files. We do not ask you to register or give personal details to download a file.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies to make the website work and to understand how it is used. You can read more in our Cookie Policy.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics or another analytics tool to see how many people visit our website and which pages they read. These tools may use cookies and collect data like your approximate location and device information.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Legal Reasons for Using Your Information
If you live in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we use your information when you give us consent, when we have a legitimate interest such as keeping the website safe, or when the law requires it. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with trusted service providers who help us run the website, such as hosting, analytics and email services. We may also share it if the law requires it, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.
Third Party Links and Services
Our website has links to other websites, such as VirusTotal and Wikipedia. We do not control these websites and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their privacy policies when you visit them.
Advertising
We may show ads from third party advertising partners, such as Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies to show ads based on your earlier visits to our website and other websites. You can manage personalized ads in your Google Ads Settings. If you live in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we ask for your consent before we use cookies for ads.
How Long We Keep Information
We keep server log files for 30 days. We keep contact messages for as long as we need to answer you and keep a record of it. Analytics data is kept based on the settings of our analytics tool.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
If you live in California, you also have the right to know what personal information we collect, to ask us to delete it, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of your information. We do not sell your personal information.
To use any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will answer within 30 days.
Children
Our website is not made for children under 13, or under 16 in the European Economic Area. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you think a child gave us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, such as using HTTPS. However, no website or method of storage is completely safe, so we cannot promise full security.
International Transfers
Our service providers may process your information in countries other than your own. When the law requires it, we use proper protections for these transfers.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the date at the top of this page. Please check this page now and then.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at [email protected] or use our Contact Us page.