Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how double-commander.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We operate an informational and download resource dedicated to Double Commander, the open-source dual-pane file manager.

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

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We keep data collection to a minimum. The only personal information we collect directly from you is what you submit through our Contact page — specifically your name, email address, and message. We do not require user accounts, registration, or any form of sign-up to browse or download software from this site.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit double-commander.com, certain technical data 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 you visited and how long you spent on each
• 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 site may use several types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic WordPress functionality and site operation. These cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4): If active, GA4 tracks pageviews, session duration, traffic sources, and aggregated demographic data. 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, AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. Third-party vendors, including Google, use these cookies across websites. You can manage your ad preferences at Google Ad Settings or opt out of third-party advertising cookies at aboutads.info.
• Cloudflare cookies: Our CDN provider sets cookies like __cf_bm for bot detection and performance optimization. These are strictly functional.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the website
• To understand how visitors use our site and which content performs well (via analytics)
• To serve relevant advertisements that help fund the site (via AdSense)
• To respond to messages submitted through our Contact page
• To detect and block security threats, spam, and abuse (via Cloudflare)

We do not use your data for any purpose beyond what is listed here.

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 — Web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — Advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google Ads Policy
• Cloudflare — CDN and security service provided by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
• WordPress — Self-hosted open-source CMS. No data is sent to WordPress.org.

We have no control over the privacy practices of these third-party providers and recommend reviewing their respective policies.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to anyone. Period.

We do not share your information with third parties except through the services already described (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Cloudflare). We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, or valid legal process. Aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify any individual may be used internally for site improvement.

Data Retention

• Server logs: Retained for approximately 30 days, then automatically purged.
• Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics default settings (up 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 lifespans depending on their purpose (typically a few months to two years).

Your Rights and Choices

You have several options when it comes to your data:

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

For EU/EEA residents: Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, and port your personal data. You also have the right to object to processing and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

For California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what data we collect, request its deletion, opt out of data sales (we do not sell data), and not be discriminated against 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 anyone under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it as quickly as possible. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information transmitted through our site. All connections are encrypted using HTTPS/SSL. Cloudflare provides additional protection including DDoS mitigation and a Web Application Firewall (WAF). That said, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and the third-party services we use 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 to protect transferred data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the site after changes are published means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out through our Contact page. We will do our best to respond promptly.