Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how dittoclipboardmanager.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We provide download links, guides, and documentation for Ditto Clipboard Manager, an open-source clipboard extension for Windows developed by Scott Brogden.

We take your privacy seriously. This policy is written in plain language so you can understand exactly what data we collect and why. By using this website, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We only collect personal information that you choose to give us. If you use our contact form, we receive your name, email address, and message. We do not require account registration, and we do not process payments on this site. The contact form is the only place where you actively submit personal data.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit dittoclipboardmanager.com, certain technical information is recorded automatically through server logs and our CDN provider (Cloudflare). This includes:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system (e.g., Windows 10, Windows 11)
• The page that referred you to our site
• Pages you visit and how long you spend on them
• Device type (desktop, mobile, or tablet)
• Approximate geographic location at the country or region level, derived from your IP address

This data helps us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve our content and fix technical issues.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses several types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic WordPress functionality. These do not track you across sites.
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4): If active, GA4 collects aggregated data about pageviews, session duration, traffic sources, and general demographics. GA4 does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out using Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
• Advertising cookies (Google AdSense): If active, AdSense uses cookies to display ads based on your browsing history. Third-party vendors, including Google, use these cookies for personalized advertising. You can opt out of personalized ads at Google Ad Settings or disable third-party cookies at aboutads.info.
• Cloudflare cookies: Our CDN sets cookies like __cf_bm for bot detection and performance optimization. These are functional cookies required for site security.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain dittoclipboardmanager.com
• To analyze visitor traffic and improve our Ditto Clipboard Manager guides and download pages
• To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense, if active
• To respond to messages sent through our contact form
• To detect and prevent security threats through Cloudflare

We do not use your data for profiling, automated decision-making, or any purpose beyond what is listed here.

Third-Party Services

We rely on a small number of third-party services to run this website. Each has its own privacy policy that governs how they handle data:

• Google Analytics 4 — Web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — Advertising platform provided by Google LLC. Google Ads Policy
• Cloudflare — CDN, DNS, and security services provided by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
• WordPress — Open-source content management system. Our installation is self-hosted, so no data is transmitted to WordPress.org.

We do not control the data practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their policies directly.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. Period.

We do not share your information with third parties beyond the services described above (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Cloudflare). We may disclose data if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation. Aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify any individual may be used internally to improve the website.

Data Retention

• Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days, then automatically purged.
• Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics default settings (14 months), after which it is automatically deleted.
• Contact form submissions: Kept until your inquiry is fully resolved, then deleted.
• Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have varying expiration periods set by the issuing service (typically 30 days to 2 years).

Your Rights and Choices

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

• Disable or clear cookies through your browser settings at any time.
• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing Google’s opt-out add-on.
• Opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings.
• Request deletion of any personal data we hold by reaching out through our Contact page.

For visitors in the EU/EEA: Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access, correct, delete, port, and object to the processing of your personal data.

For visitors in California: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal information is collected, request its deletion, opt out of its sale (we do not sell data), and receive equal service regardless of exercising these rights.

Children’s Privacy

dittoclipboardmanager.com 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 a child under 13 has provided personal data through our site, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us through our Contact page.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. All connections to dittoclipboardmanager.com are encrypted with HTTPS/SSL. Cloudflare provides additional protection against DDoS attacks and malicious traffic through its Web Application Firewall (WAF). That said, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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 this website, you acknowledge and consent to such transfers. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses and other legal mechanisms to ensure your data receives adequate protection.

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 dittoclipboardmanager.com after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We recommend checking this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out through our Contact page. We will do our best to respond within a reasonable timeframe.