Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 9, 2026

Last Updated: March 9, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how HxD HEX Editor (hxdhexeditor.com) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We operate a software download and information website dedicated to HxD HEX Editor, a freeware hex editor for Windows.

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

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We only collect personal information that you choose to give us. This happens when you use our contact form, which asks for your name, email address, and message. We do not require user registration, accounts, or payment information of any kind.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, certain technical data is gathered automatically through server logs and third-party services:

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

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies – small text files stored on your device – for several purposes:

Essential Cookies

WordPress uses functional cookies to keep the site running properly. These handle basic operations like page loading and do not track you across other websites.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

We may use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site. GA4 collects aggregated data such as pageviews, session duration, traffic sources, and general demographic information. GA4 does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We may display ads through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. Third-party vendors, including Google, use these cookies to show ads related to your previous visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings or visit aboutads.info to opt out of third-party advertising cookies.

Cloudflare Cookies

Our site uses Cloudflare for content delivery and security. Cloudflare may set cookies (such as __cf_bm and __cflb) to manage bot protection and load balancing. These are strictly functional and do not track your personal browsing activity.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the website
  • To analyze visitor traffic and improve our content through GA4
  • To display relevant advertisements through AdSense
  • To respond to messages submitted through our contact form
  • To detect and prevent security threats through Cloudflare

We do not use your data for any purpose beyond what is described here.

Third-Party Services

We rely on a small number of third-party services to run and improve this website. Each service has its own privacy policy that governs how it handles data:

We do not control the privacy practices of these third-party services and recommend reviewing their policies directly.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to anyone. We do not share your information with third parties beyond the services described above (Google and Cloudflare), which process data on our behalf to provide their respective services.

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or other legal process. Aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you individually may be used for general site improvement purposes.

Data Retention

  • Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days, then automatically deleted.
  • Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics default settings (14 months), after which it is automatically removed.
  • Contact form submissions: Kept until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted.
  • Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they reach their set expiration date or you clear them manually.

Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Disable cookies entirely through your browser settings
  • Opt out of Google Analytics tracking with the browser add-on
  • Opt out of personalized ads at Google Ad Settings
  • Request deletion of any personal data we hold by contacting us through the Contact page

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

For California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal data we collect, request its deletion, opt out of its sale (we do not sell data), and be free from discrimination for exercising these rights.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through this website. All connections are encrypted via HTTPS/SSL. Cloudflare provides additional layers of protection including DDoS mitigation and a Web Application Firewall (WAF). That said, no method of data transmission over the internet is guaranteed to be 100% secure, and we cannot promise absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and third-party service providers may process your data in countries outside your own. By using this website, you consent to such transfers. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses and other legal safeguards to ensure your data is handled appropriately.

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 the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you want to exercise any of your data rights, please reach out through our Contact page.