Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how totalcommander.app (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. totalcommander.app is an independent software download and information resource for Total Commander. We are not affiliated with Ghisler Software GmbH, the developer of Total Commander.

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

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We only collect personal information that you choose to give us. 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 user accounts, registration, login, or payment on this website. There is no e-commerce functionality.

Information Collected Automatically

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

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL (the page that linked you here)
• Pages visited and 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

This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for several purposes:

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve this website
• To analyze traffic patterns and visitor behavior through analytics
• To display relevant advertisements
• To respond to messages 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 described here.

Third-Party Services

We rely on the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:

We do not control the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their policies directly.

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 legal process.
• We may use aggregated, anonymized data for internal site improvement. This data cannot identify individual users.

Data Retention

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

Your Rights and Choices

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

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

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, port your data, and object to processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us via the Contact page.

For California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request its deletion, opt out of its sale (we do not sell personal data), and receive equal service regardless of exercising privacy 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 a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us through the Contact page.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information collected through this website:

• All connections are encrypted with HTTPS/SSL.
• Cloudflare provides DDoS protection and a web application firewall.
• Server access is restricted and monitored.

That said, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and third-party services (Google, Cloudflare) may process your data in countries outside your own. By using this website, you consent to such transfers. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses and other recognized safeguards to protect transferred data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes your 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 data rights, please reach out through our Contact page.