Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how WinToUSB (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit wintousb.net. We operate as a software information and download resource for WinToUSB, a Windows To Go creation tool developed by Hasleo Software.

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

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We only collect personal information that you choose to share with us. This is limited to:

• Contact form submissions — your name, email address, and the message you send us

We do not require account registration, collect payment details, or ask for any other personal information.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit wintousb.net, certain technical data is collected automatically by our servers and third-party services:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.)
• Referring URL (the page that linked you here)
• Pages you visit and time 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 uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for several purposes:

Google Analytics 4: If active, GA4 collects 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.

Google AdSense: If active, AdSense uses cookies to display ads based on your browsing history across websites. You can manage personalized ad preferences at Google Ad Settings or opt out of third-party ad cookies at aboutads.info.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for these specific purposes:

• Operating and maintaining the wintousb.net website
• Analyzing site traffic and visitor behavior to improve our content about WinToUSB
• Displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Responding to messages sent through the contact form
• Detecting and preventing security threats through Cloudflare

We do not use your data for any other purpose. We do not build user profiles or sell access to your browsing data.

Third-Party Services

We rely on the following third-party services to operate this website. Each has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data:

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We take a straightforward approach to data sharing:

• We do not sell your personal data. Not to advertisers, data brokers, or anyone else.
• We do not share your data with third parties beyond the services listed above (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Cloudflare).
• We may disclose information if required to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or law enforcement request.
• Aggregated, anonymized statistics (such as total pageviews or visitor counts) may be referenced publicly, but these contain no personally identifiable information.

Data Retention

• Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days, then automatically purged
• Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics settings (default: 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 (see cookie table above).

Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your data. Here is what you can do:

• Disable cookies in your browser settings at any time
• Opt out of Google Analytics using Google’s browser add-on
• Opt out of personalized ads via Google Ad Settings
• Request deletion of any personal data we hold by contacting us through our Contact page

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

For California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request its deletion, opt out of any sale (we do not sell data), and receive equal service regardless of 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 discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us through our Contact page.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information collected through this website:

• All connections use HTTPS/SSL encryption
• Cloudflare provides DDoS protection and a Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• WordPress and all plugins are kept up to date

That said, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we do our best to protect your data.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and third-party services (Google, Cloudflare) may process data in countries outside your own, including the United States. By using wintousb.net, you consent to such transfers. Where applicable, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and other legal safeguards to protect transferred data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out through our Contact page.