Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how BlueScreenView (bluescreenview.app) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. BlueScreenView is a software download and information website that provides resources about the BlueScreenView crash dump analysis utility.

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

2. Information We Collect

2a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

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

• Contact form submissions – If you use our contact page, we receive your name, email address, and message content.

BlueScreenView does not require user accounts, registration, or login. We do not process payments or run an e-commerce store. There is no newsletter signup or email collection beyond the contact form.

2b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit BlueScreenView, certain technical data is collected automatically through server logs and third-party services:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL (the page that linked you here)
• Pages you visited and approximate time spent
• Device type (desktop, mobile, or tablet)
• Approximate geographic location at the country or region level, derived from your IP address

2c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

BlueScreenView uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the BlueScreenView website
• To analyze visitor traffic and usage patterns through GA4
• To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
• To detect and prevent security threats through Cloudflare

We do not use your data for any purpose beyond what is listed above.

4. Third-Party Services

BlueScreenView relies on the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

We do not control the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their respective policies.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

• We do not sell your personal data to anyone.
• We do not share your data with third parties beyond the services described above (Google, Cloudflare).
• We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Aggregated, anonymized data (which cannot identify you) may be used internally to improve the website.

6. Data Retention

• Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days, then automatically purged.
• Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics default settings (14 months).
• Contact form submissions: Retained until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted.
• Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have varying expiration periods depending on their function.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
• Opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on.
• Opt out of personalized ads at Google Ad Settings.
• Request data deletion by contacting us through our Contact page.

If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, port, and object to the processing of your personal data.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what data is collected, request deletion, opt out of data sales (we do not sell data), and be free from discrimination for exercising your rights.

8. Children’s Privacy

BlueScreenView 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 gathered such data, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information collected through BlueScreenView:

• All connections to this website are encrypted using HTTPS/SSL.
• Cloudflare provides DDoS protection and Web Application Firewall (WAF) services.
• Server access is restricted and regularly monitored.

That said, no method of data transmission over the internet is guaranteed to be 100% secure. We cannot ensure absolute security of any information you transmit to us.

10. International Data Transfers

Our servers and the third-party services we use (Google, Cloudflare) may process your data in countries outside your own. By using BlueScreenView, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses and other recognized safeguards to protect transferred data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of BlueScreenView after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out through our Contact page.