Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 21, 2026

Last Updated: March 21, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how czkawka.net (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. czkawka.net is a software information and download resource for Czkawka, the open-source file cleanup utility.

We built this policy to be straightforward and easy to follow. By using this website, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We keep data collection to a minimum. The only personal information we receive directly from you is what you submit through our Contact page — typically your name, email address, and message. We do not require user accounts, registration, or purchases of any kind.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit czkawka.net, certain technical data is recorded automatically by our servers and infrastructure providers:

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

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use several types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

WordPress sets functional cookies required for the site to operate correctly. These do not track you across other websites.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

If active, Google Analytics 4 collects aggregated usage data such as pageviews, session duration, traffic sources, and broad demographic categories. GA4 does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out using Google’s opt-out browser add-on.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

If active, Google AdSense uses cookies to display ads that may be relevant to your browsing history. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can manage your ad personalization preferences at Google Ad Settings or opt out of third-party cookies at aboutads.info.

Cloudflare Cookies

Cloudflare, our CDN and security provider, may set cookies (such as __cf_bm) for bot detection and performance optimization. These are strictly functional.

How We Use Your Information

  • To operate and maintain the website
  • To understand traffic patterns and improve content through analytics
  • To display advertisements via Google AdSense, if active
  • To respond to messages submitted through the Contact page
  • To detect and block security threats through Cloudflare

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

Third-Party Services

We rely on a small number of third-party services to run this website. Each has its own privacy policy that governs how they handle data:

  • Google Analytics 4 — traffic analytics provided by Google LLC. Google Privacy Policy
  • Google AdSense — display advertising provided by Google LLC. Google Ads Policy
  • Cloudflare — CDN and security services provided by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
  • WordPress — self-hosted open-source CMS. No data is sent to WordPress.org from our installation.

We do not control the data practices of these third-party services.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share it with third parties beyond the services described above (Google and Cloudflare), which process data as part of their standard operations.

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or other legal process. Aggregated and anonymized data that cannot identify any individual may be used for internal analysis and site improvement.

Data Retention

  • Server logs: Retained for approximately 30 days, then automatically purged.
  • Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics default settings (typically 14 months).
  • Contact form submissions: Kept until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted.
  • Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies follow the expiration set by their respective providers.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several options for managing your data:

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

If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and objection. To exercise these rights, please reach out through our Contact page.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know, delete, opt out, and non-discrimination. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Children’s Privacy

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

Security

We protect data in transit using HTTPS/SSL encryption across the entire site. Cloudflare provides additional protection through its Web Application Firewall (WAF) and DDoS mitigation. While we take reasonable measures to safeguard your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and the third-party services we use may process data in countries outside your own. By using czkawka.net, you consent to these 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 acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Contact page. We will do our best to respond within a reasonable timeframe.