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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 31, 2026

This policy explains how DesktopBay processes visitor data. We respect your privacy and collect only the minimum data necessary to operate the service.

1. Data Controller

DesktopBay operates as a private information project. Data inquiries: admin@desktopbay.com

EU residents: GDPR (EU) 2016/679 applies.

2. Data We Collect

Automatically collected (aggregate):

  • Browser type and operating system
  • Country (from IP; IP itself is not stored)
  • Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
  • Traffic source (search, social, direct, referral)
  • Pages viewed and download button clicks

We never collect:

  • Name, email, phone number
  • Payment information
  • Persistent IP addresses
  • Social media account data

3. Legal Basis (GDPR)

  • Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) — operating and improving the service
  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — for analytical cookies, withdrawable at any time

4. Cookies

See our Cookie Policy for full details.

  • Essential — theme, language, consent status
  • Analytical — anonymous statistics (requires consent only)

5. Storage & Security

Statistics are stored on our VPS with restricted access. Backups are encrypted. Retention period: up to 12 months.

Application files are not hosted on our servers. Downloads are served by third-party file hosts. We are not responsible for third-party content.

6. Your Rights

  • Access — request info on data processed
  • Rectification — correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure — request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
  • Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Withdraw consent — for analytics cookies at any time
  • Complaint — lodge with your national data protection authority

Contact: admin@desktopbay.com. Response within 30 days.

7. Minors

The Site is not directed at persons under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If discovered, such data will be deleted immediately.

8. Changes

Material changes will be reflected in the date above. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.