Privacy Policy

This Privacy Statement is designed to provide information about the privacy and data collection practices of WindowsCult (https://www.windowscult.com/). This Privacy Policy does not apply to websites maintained by other companies or organizations to which we may link or that may link to us. We are not responsible for the actions or privacy policies of third-party websites.

We follow a few fundamental principles:

  • We don’t ask for personal information unless it is necessary for the functionality of the Site or to provide requested services.
  • We don’t share your personal information with anyone except as described in this policy or with your consent.
  • The only personal information we automatically collect and store is your IP address to ensure the Site functions properly and to support analytics and advertising.

We use your personal information for the following primary purposes:

  • To help you quickly find services or information on the Site.
  • To create and deliver content most relevant to you.
  • To serve advertisements, including personalized ads through Google Ads.
  • To protect the personal safety of Users or the public in urgent circumstances.

Personal Identification Information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our Site, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, or engage with advertisements, such as those served by Google Ads. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name and email address. We may store IP addresses on our server to enable Site functionality, serve personalized advertisements, and analyze Site performance through tools like Google Analytics. Users may visit our Site without sharing their name or email address, but IP addresses are always collected and stored. We will collect personal identification information such as name or email address from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information except for the IP address. Refusing to provide personal identification information may prevent engagement in certain Site-related activities, such as newsletter signup, which requires a valid email address.

Non-Personal Identification Information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, type of computer, and technical information about Users’ means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system, Internet service providers utilized, IP address, and other similar information. This data may be used to serve personalized advertisements through Google Ads, analyze user behavior via Google Analytics, and improve the Site’s functionality and content relevance.

Cookies

Our Site uses “cookies” and similar technologies to enhance User experience, deliver personalized content, and analyze Site performance. Cookies are small files placed on your hard drive by your web browser for record-keeping purposes and to track information about your browsing activity. We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized Advertising: Google Ads and its third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to serve personalized ads based on your interests and browsing behavior across websites.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about how Users interact with our Site, such as pages visited, time spent, and traffic sources, to help us improve Site performance and content.
  • Site Functionality: Cookies enable features like remembering user preferences and ensuring smooth navigation.

We provide a cookie consent mechanism that allows Users to manage their cookie preferences in compliance with applicable regulations, such as GDPR. Users may also set their web browser to refuse cookies or alert them when cookies are sent. Note that refusing cookies may cause some parts of the Site, including certain advertisements or analytics features, to not function properly.

To learn more about how Google uses cookies for advertising and analytics, or to opt out of personalized ads, visit:

Third-Party Advertising

We use third-party advertising companies, including Google Ads, to serve advertisements when you visit our Site. Google Ads uses cookies, web beacons, or other tracking technologies to collect non-personal identification information (e.g., IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior) to deliver personalized ads based on your interests. These ads are tailored to your browsing activity across websites, and Google may share this data with its partners to optimize ad performance.

We do not control the data collection practices of third-party advertisers like Google Ads, and their practices are governed by their own privacy policies. To manage your ad preferences or opt out of personalized ads, you can:

Web Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to collect and analyze data about how Users interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects non-personal identification information, such as IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and pages visited, using cookies or similar technologies. This data helps us understand user behavior, improve Site performance, and tailor content to your preferences.

Google Analytics may aggregate this data for reporting purposes and share it with other Google services, such as Google Ads, to enhance ad personalization. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On or managing your cookie preferences through our cookie consent mechanism.

For more information on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, please review Google’s Privacy Policy.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website. Please visit their websites to learn more about their data collection practices.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers, including Google Ads and Google Analytics, for purposes such as delivering personalized ads, analyzing Site performance, managing comments, sending newsletters, or other activities outlined above. Google Ads and Google Analytics may use this aggregated data to optimize ad relevance and Site functionality.

We may use third-party service providers, including Google, to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as serving advertisements, analyzing Site traffic, or sending newsletters. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes, provided you have given us your permission where required by applicable regulations.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have left comments, signed up for newsletters, or provided other personal data, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including data such as email address and name that you have provided. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for analytics, administrative, legal, or security purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at zilowtech@gmail.com

How We Protect Your Information

WindowsCult strictly protects the security of your personal information and honors your choices for its intended use. We take reasonable measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security practices include:

  • Keeping our software up to date and conducting regular audits to improve security.
  • Using a 2048-bit SSL certificate with modern TLS for encryption.
  • Implementing strong passwords and Two-Factor Authentication where applicable.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Although most changes are likely to be minor, WindowsCult may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your Acceptance of These Terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our practices, or concerns about our adherence to this policy, please contact us at:

WindowsCult
Sector 07, Millennium Business Park, Navi Mumbai
Maharashtra, India
Email: zilowtech@gmail.com