Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21/10/2024

Free Software Links + is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information in accordance with international privacy laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a better user experience. The information we may collect includes:

Personal Data: Such as name, email address, and IP address when you voluntarily provide it (e.g., when signing up for a newsletter or contacting us).
Usage Data: Such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and duration of visits.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze web traffic and personalize content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our website.
To improve the website's performance and content.
To communicate with you, such as responding to inquiries.
To comply with legal obligations.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR): If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: If you provide consent to the use of cookies or data processing.
Contract: To provide services you request, such as responding to inquiries.
Legal Obligation: To comply with laws and regulations.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and safeguard our website.

3. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal data under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws:

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we have about you.
Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate information.
Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another service.
Right to Opt-Out (CCPA): California residents may opt-out of the sale of their personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at freesoftwarelinksplus@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days, in accordance with applicable laws.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who help us operate the website (e.g., analytics or hosting providers).
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of Papua New Guinea, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in Papua New Guinea or other countries where our service providers are located. We will take steps to ensure that your data is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16, depending on jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us, and we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of our website after any changes means you accept the new Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Email: freesoftwarelinksplus@gmail.com