Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Winpinator (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at winpinator.com. We provide download links and guides for Winpinator, the open-source Windows port of Warpinator for cross-platform file sharing.

We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about the data practices on this site. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

The only personal information we collect directly from you is what you submit through our Contact page. This includes your name, email address, and the content of your message. We do not require user registration, maintain user accounts, or process any purchases on this site.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information is collected automatically through server logs and the services we use:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL (the page that linked you here)
• Pages you visit and the time spent on each
• Device type (desktop, mobile, or tablet)
• Approximate geographic location at the country or region level, determined from your IP address

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

Essential Cookies — WordPress sets functional cookies required for basic site operations, such as remembering session state.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4) — We may use GA4 to understand how visitors interact with our site. GA4 collects data such as pageviews, session duration, traffic sources, and aggregated demographic information. It does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out of GA4 tracking by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense) — We may display ads through Google AdSense. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites. Third-party vendors, including Google, use these cookies for personalized advertising. You can opt out of personalized ads at Google Ad Settings or opt out of third-party cookies at aboutads.info.

Cloudflare Cookies — Our site uses Cloudflare for performance and security. Cloudflare may set cookies (such as __cf_bm and __cflb) to identify trusted web traffic and protect against bots.

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 GA4
• To serve relevant advertisements through AdSense
• To respond to inquiries submitted through the Contact page
• 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 governing data they collect:

We do not control the data practices of these third-party services 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 information with third parties outside of the services already described (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Cloudflare).

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, such as a court order or subpoena. Aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify individual users may be used internally for site improvement.

Data Retention

• Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days, then automatically purged.
• Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics settings, which default to 14 months.
• Contact form submissions: Kept until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted.
• Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have varying expiration dates set by the issuing 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 using Google’s browser add-on.
• Opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings.
• Request deletion of any personal data we hold by contacting us through our Contact page.

For EU/EEA residents: Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data, as well as the right to object to or restrict certain processing.

For California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal data we collect, request its deletion, opt out of any sale (we do not sell data), and not face discrimination for exercising these 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 under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it as quickly as possible. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please reach out through our Contact page.

Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect the information collected through this site. All traffic is encrypted using HTTPS/SSL. Cloudflare provides additional layers of protection including DDoS mitigation and a web application firewall (WAF).

That said, no method of transmission over the internet is guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Our hosting servers and third-party services 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 recognized safeguards for cross-border data transfers.

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. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please get in touch through our Contact page. We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.