This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect information when you use our website (the “Website”) to access and download open source software through magnet links, mirror links or direct links. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not consent, please do not use the Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect a small amount of information to provide and improve our services, as follows:

• Cookies

  • Purpose: With your consent, we use cookies to track website visits and downloads for statistical purposes (e.g., number of visits, downloads per software).
  • Data Collected: Cookies store anonymous identifiers that are used to count unique visits and downloads. We do not collect personally identifiable information (e.g., name, email) through cookies unless explicitly provided.
  • Consent: When you first visit the Website, a cookie consent banner is displayed. By clicking "Accept", you consent to the use of cookies. If you decline, no cookies will be set and no tracking will occur. You can withdraw your consent at any time (see Section 4).
  • Cookie types: Essential cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality (e.g. session management). Analytical cookies: Used to count visits and downloads (anonymous).

• Voluntarily provided information

  • If you contact us (e.g. via email or contact form), we may collect the information you provide, such as your email address or name, for the sole purpose of responding to your inquiry.

• No personal information is collected by default

  • Unless you explicitly provide personal information (e.g. via contact form), we do not collect or store personal data such as your IP address, location or browsing history beyond the scope required for analysis (with your consent).

2. How we use your information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Analytics: Using anonymous cookie data, measure website usage and download trends (e.g. which software is most popular).
• Service improvement: Improve website functionality and user experience based on usage patterns.
• Communication: Respond to your inquiries or support requests when you contact us. We do not use your information for marketing, analytics, or share it with third parties, except as described in Section 3.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or share your information (Cookie Data or Data you voluntarily provide) with third parties, except as follows:

• Service Providers: We may use third-party services (e.g., hosting providers) to operate the Site. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and process data only as necessary to provide the service.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Third-Party Links: This website provides links to free software hosted by third parties (e.g., magnet links, mirror links). These third-party servers may have their own privacy policies, which we cannot control. Please review their policies before downloading.

4. Your Choices and Rights

• You can accept or reject cookies through the Cookie Consent Banner.
• To withdraw your consent, clear cookies in your browser settings.
• Disabling cookies will not affect your access or download of free software.
• We do not store personal data unless explicitly provided and cookie data is anonymized.

5. Data security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure server hosting.
• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS, if enabled).
• Anonymization of cookie data.
• However, no online system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Third-party software downloads

• The Website provides links to free software via magnet links, mirror links or direct links. We do not host, develop or control these software programs and are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
• Magnet links require a BitTorrent client, which may collect additional data (e.g., IP addresses shared with peers). Please review the privacy policies of your BitTorrent client and third-party servers before downloading.

7. Children's privacy

• This website is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Your continued use of this website after a policy change constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your data rights, please contact us at contact@alvinbella.org

Thank you for trusting Alvinbella Free Software. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting it.