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+# Privacy Policy
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+Last updated: November 5, 2024
+
+## Disclaimer
+This privacy policy applies to an open-source software application ("the Application") provided free of charge, AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. The maintainers of this Application make no representations or warranties of any kind concerning the safety, suitability, lack of viruses, inaccuracies, typographical errors, or other harmful components of this Application.
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+There are inherent dangers in the use of any software, and you are solely responsible for determining whether the Application is compatible with your equipment and other software installed on your equipment. You are also solely responsible for the protection of your equipment and backup of your data, and the maintainers will not be liable for any damages you may suffer in connection with using, modifying, or distributing the Application.
+
+## Overview
+This Privacy Policy describes how information is handled when you use our open-source desktop application and associated website. This Application is maintained by volunteers and is not associated with any commercial entity.
+
+## Information Collection
+### Cloudflare Services
+Our website uses Cloudflare's services for caching and security purposes. Through this service, Cloudflare may collect:
+- IP addresses (anonymized)
+- Basic usage statistics
+- Browser type and version
+- Operating system information
+- Access timestamps
+
+This information is:
+- Collected and managed solely by Cloudflare
+- Subject to Cloudflare's privacy policy and terms of service
+- Not directly accessible to the Application maintainers
+- Used only for technical and security purposes
+
+## No Additional Data Collection
+- We do not maintain any databases
+- We do not collect any personal information
+- We do not use cookies or tracking mechanisms
+- We do not engage in any form of user tracking or analytics beyond what Cloudflare provides
+- We do not sell, trade, or rent any information
+
+## Third-Party Services
+The only third-party service utilized is Cloudflare. The Application maintainers:
+- Have no control over Cloudflare's data practices
+- Cannot access or modify Cloudflare's data collection
+- Direct users to review Cloudflare's privacy policy at: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacy/
+
+## Open Source Nature
+This Application is:
+- Provided under GPLv3.0
+- Available for inspection on https://github.com/steveseguin/electroncapture
+- Maintained by volunteers
+- Not backed by any commercial entity
+- Provided without any guarantees of support or maintenance
+
+## Liability Limitations
+TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE APPLICATION MAINTAINERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
+- Direct damages
+- Indirect damages
+- Incidental damages
+- Special damages
+- Consequential damages
+- Or any loss of data, profits, or revenue
+
+ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH:
+- The use or inability to use the Application
+- Any security breaches or data incidents
+- Any errors or omissions in the Application
+- Any third-party services, including Cloudflare
+- Any claims by third parties
+
+## Children's Privacy
+The Application is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you are under 13, please do not use this Application.
+
+## Changes to This Policy
+This policy may be updated at any time without notice. Continued use of the Application constitutes acceptance of any changes.
+
+## Governing Law
+This policy and your use of the Application shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.
+
+## Contact
+For questions about this privacy policy or the Application:
+- Open an issue on our repository at https://github.com/steveseguin/electroncapture
+- Email: [email protected]
+
+Note that responses are provided on a volunteer basis and are not guaranteed.
+
+## Severability
+If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Privacy Policy shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.