Privacy Policy

At WingetUI, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any information you may share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our software and visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information Automatically Collected

When you use WingetUI, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• Device Information: Operating system version, device type, and hardware specifications
• Usage Data: Features used, frequency of use, and crash reports (if you opt-in)
• Log Data: Error logs and diagnostic information to improve software performance
• Update Information: Current software version and update history

1.2 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through our contact form or email
• Report bugs or technical issues
• Participate in surveys or provide feedback
• Subscribe to notifications or updates

This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share with us.

1.3 Information We Do Not Collect

WingetUI does NOT collect:

• Personal identification documents
• Financial information or payment details
• Browsing history outside of the application
• The specific software packages you install or remove
• Your files or personal documents
• Location data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Software Improvement: To identify and fix bugs, improve performance, and enhance user experience
• Support Services: To respond to your inquiries, provide technical support, and resolve issues
• Communication: To send you updates, notifications about new versions, and important announcements
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with WingetUI and which features are most valuable
• Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, and security vulnerabilities
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information when you explicitly give us permission to do so.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as:

• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect and defend our rights or property
• To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
• To protect the personal safety of users or the public

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner, subject to the same privacy protections outlined in this policy.

4. Third-Party Package Managers

WingetUI interfaces with third-party package managers (WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey, Pip, Npm, .NET Tool, PowerShell Gallery) and their respective repositories. When you use WingetUI to install or manage packages:

• You are interacting directly with these third-party services
• These services have their own privacy policies that govern their data collection practices
• We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services
• We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these package managers

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure coding practices and regular software updates

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

• Usage Data: Retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes
• Support Communications: Retained for up to 3 years for record-keeping
• Crash Reports: Retained for up to 1 year for debugging purposes

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate information
• Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information
• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact page. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Children's Privacy

WingetUI is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website performance and functionality

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (if we have your email address)
• Displaying a notice within the WingetUI application

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website and application may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Open Source Nature

WingetUI is open-source software. The source code is publicly available, which means:

• Anyone can review how the software handles data
• The community can audit security and privacy practices
• Transparency is built into the development process
• You can verify that we follow the practices described in this policy

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Via Contact Form: Visit our contact page
• Via Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible, typically within 30 days.

15. Acceptance of This Policy

By using WingetUI or visiting our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our software or services.