Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to CCleaner Central. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use our contact form or communicate with us, we may collect:

• Name: To address you personally in our responses
• Email Address: To respond to your inquiries
• Message Content: The content of your questions or feedback

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information:

• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and language settings
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and referral sources
• IP Address: Your approximate geographic location (country/city level)
• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device (see Section 4 below)

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do NOT collect credit card or payment information (we don't sell anything)
• We do NOT collect social security numbers or government IDs
• We do NOT track your activity across other websites (no cross-site tracking)
• We do NOT install any software on your computer

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and analyze how you use the site.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

4.3 How to Control Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services and Links

5.1 External Links

Our website contains links to external websites, including:

• CCleaner Official Website (ccleaner.com): The official Piriform/Avast site where you can access CCleaner
• Other Software Vendors: Links to CCleaner alternatives

5.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We may use the following third-party services:

• Web Hosting: To host and deliver our website content
• Analytics Services: To understand website traffic (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Email Services: To respond to inquiries

These service providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to maintain confidentiality.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• ✅ HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted
• ✅ Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure, reputable servers
• ✅ Limited Access: Only authorized personnel have access to any collected data
• ✅ Regular Updates: We keep our systems and software up to date

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

• Contact Form Data: Stored for up to 2 years or until you request deletion
• Analytics Data: Anonymized after 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Log Files: Automatically deleted after 90 days

After these periods, your data is permanently deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in Section 11.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is NOT intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our systems.

10. International Users

Our website is accessible worldwide. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

10.1 GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to restriction of processing in certain circumstances

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

When we make changes:

• ✅ We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• ✅ We will notify you of significant changes via a notice on our website
• ✅ We encourage you to review this policy periodically

Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.