Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how BG Info (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at bginfo.org. BG Info is a software download and information website dedicated to the BGInfo system information utility developed by Microsoft Sysinternals.

We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your data responsibly. This policy applies to all pages and services available through our website. By accessing or using bginfo.org, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

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 — If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the message you send. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.

We do not require account registration, do not process payments, and do not operate a newsletter or mailing list.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit bginfo.org, certain technical information is collected automatically by our servers and third-party services:

• IP address (recorded in server logs and by Cloudflare)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL (the page that linked you here)
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Device type (desktop, mobile, or tablet)
• Approximate geographic location at the country or region level, derived from your IP address

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types:

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the bginfo.org website
• To analyze visitor traffic and usage patterns so we can improve our content
• To serve advertisements through Google AdSense (if active)
• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• To detect, prevent, and address security threats through Cloudflare

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

Third-Party Services

We rely on the following third-party services to operate bginfo.org. Each has its own privacy policy that governs how they handle data:

We do not control the data practices of these third-party services and recommend reviewing their individual policies.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to anyone.

We do not share your data with third parties except through the services described above (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Cloudflare), which process data as part of their standard operations.

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or other 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 deleted.
• Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics settings (default is 14 months).
• Contact form submissions: Kept until your inquiry has been resolved, then deleted.
• Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire according to their individual lifespans, which vary by service.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several options for controlling how your data is handled:

• Disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some site features may not work properly without cookies.
• Opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Opt out of personalized ads via Google Ad Settings.
• Request deletion of any personal data we hold by reaching out through our Contact page.

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation. These include the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing of your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page.

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act grants you the right to know what personal information we collect, to request its deletion, to opt out of any sale of personal data (we do not sell data), and to not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

Children’s Privacy

bginfo.org is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it as quickly as possible. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us through our Contact page.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through bginfo.org:

• All connections use HTTPS/SSL encryption
• Cloudflare provides DDoS protection and a Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Server access is restricted and monitored

That said, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we do our best to protect your data with industry-standard practices.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and the third-party services we use (Google, Cloudflare) may process and store data in countries outside your own. By using bginfo.org, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses and other legal safeguards to ensure your data receives adequate protection.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of bginfo.org after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us through our Contact page.