March 1, 2025

Privacy Policy

How we handle your data and privacy while using OpenSettings

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how OpenSettings handles your personal information, including data collection, use, and sharing practices. By using OpenSettings, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

2. Data Collection

OpenSettings does not collect, store, or track any personal data directly within the software. We do not monitor or log your activities while using OpenSettings, and no user data is stored on our servers.

3. Personal Data Provided by You

Any personal data you voluntarily provide (e.g., through support requests, contact forms, or other interactions) will be used solely for the purpose it was provided, such as responding to support inquiries. This data will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

4. Third-Party Links

OpenSettings may contain links to third-party websites, including GitHub and other external sites. These websites are not controlled by OpenSettings, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. When you click on a link to a third-party website, we encourage you to review their privacy policy.

5. Sponsors and External Links

OpenSettings may include a Sponsors page within the software, listing our sponsors and their associated logos and external links. If you click on these links, you will be prompted to confirm the redirection to external websites. Please note that these third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for the content or data collection practices of these external sites.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect any data you provide through the OpenSettings software, ensuring its security and confidentiality. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. GDPR Compliance

OpenSettings is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, also known as the "right to be forgotten."
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request us to limit the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, to transfer it to another service provider.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including marketing.

For more information on how we process your data and to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at privacy@opensettings.net.

8. Cookies

OpenSettings does not use cookies for tracking or analytics purposes within the software. However, third-party websites (e.g., GitHub) may use cookies when you visit their pages. Please review the privacy policy of those websites to understand their use of cookies.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. When we update the policy, we will notify users by updating the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at privacy@opensettings.net

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