Privacy Policy for extwindows.com
Last updated: [12-10-2025]
Welcome to extwindows.com (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing or using extwindows.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with the practices described here, please do not access or use the Site.
1. Definitions
Below are key definitions used in this policy (you may adapt as needed):
- “Personal Information” (or “Personal Data”) refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
- “Processing” means any operation performed on Personal Information (collection, use, storage, disclosure, etc.).
- “Services” means the features, offerings, and functionalities provided via extwindows.com.
- “You” / “User” / “Visitor” means any person accessing or using the Site or Services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you interact with us, create an account, fill out forms, contact us, subscribe to newsletters, place orders (if applicable), or otherwise provide data, we may collect:
- Name, username
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Payment or billing information (if you make purchases)
- Profile picture or avatar
- Other content you submit (comments, feedback, uploads)
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Site, some data is collected automatically:
- IP address
- Browser information (type, version)
- Device model / type / operating system
- Referral URL / source site
- Pages visited, time spent, navigation paths
- Date and time stamps
- Cookies, tracking identifiers, and similar technologies
C. Information from Third Parties
We may also receive information about you from third parties, for example:
- Social media platforms (if you link or log in via social accounts)
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Partners and affiliates
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Direct interactions: when you fill out forms, subscribe, message us, register, comment, make purchases, etc.
- Automatically: via cookies, web beacons, log files, tracking technologies when you browse or use the Site.
- Third-party sources: social login, analytics, affiliates, public databases.
We aim to inform you (e.g. via notices or consent banners) at or before the time of collection where required by law.
4. Use of Your Information
We may use the collected data for various purposes, including:
- To provide, maintain, and operate the Site and Services
- To process transactions, manage orders, billing, and payment
- To communicate with you — sending updates, newsletters, support messages
- To personalize your experience (customization, preferences)
- To analyze usage patterns, improve features, and conduct internal research
- To maintain security, detect fraud or abuses, enforce policies
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
- For any other purpose disclosed to you and with your consent
Where applicable (e.g. for users in the EU or other jurisdictions with data protection laws), we rely on lawful bases for processing, such as:
- Consent
- Performance of contract
- Legitimate interests (where permitted)
- Legal obligations
5. Disclosure & Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share or disclose your information under the following circumstances:
A. Service Providers & Partners
We may share data with vendors, contractors, or service providers who support our operations (e.g. hosting, payment processors, email delivery, analytics). They are bound to use your data only as necessary to perform services for us.
B. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred or assigned to a successor entity, subject to confidentiality protections.
C. Legal Requirements & Protection
We may disclose information:
- to comply with laws, regulations, court orders, subpoenas, or government requests
- to enforce our Terms of Service or policies
- to protect rights, property, or safety of us, users, or others
- to investigate fraud, security breaches, or misuse
D. Aggregated / Anonymized Data
We may share aggregated or anonymized data that does not identify you personally (for analytics, trends, reporting).
E. With Your Consent
We may share your data for other purposes with your explicit consent.
6. Cookies, Tracking Technologies & Analytics
A. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies, local storage, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information, manage session states, remember preferences, and enable features.
You can typically control or block cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may affect functionality of parts of the Site.
B. Analytics & Usage Tracking
We use analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics, or comparable tools) to understand traffic, user behavior, site performance, and usage trends.
C. Interest-Based Advertising / Remarketing
We may use remarketing or interest-based advertising technologies (e.g. via Google Ads, Facebook Pixel) to show you ads relevant to your interests. These tools may assign identifiers to your device or browser for tracking.
You can opt out of interest-based ads via your browser settings, network settings, or providers’ opt-out mechanisms (e.g. Google Ad Settings, Network Advertising Initiative).
7. Third-Party Services & Links
The Site may contain links or integrations with third-party websites, plugins, or services (e.g. social media, payment gateways). Those third parties may have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices or policies. We encourage you to review their policies before interacting with them.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary:
- to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected
- to comply with legal obligations
- to resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or protect our legal rights
When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it, unless retention is required by applicable law.
9. International Transfers
Because we operate globally, your personal data may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in countries other than your own. In such cases:
- We will apply safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses, adequate protections) to ensure a level of protection consistent with applicable privacy laws.
- For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure any transfers outside the EEA comply with GDPR requirements regarding data transfers (e.g., adequacy decisions, binding agreements).
By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.
10. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data (obtain a copy)
- Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erase / delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability (receive your data in a portable format)
- Right to withdraw consent (if processing is based on consent)
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory/regulatory authority
To exercise these rights, you may contact us using the contact details in Section 14. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing requests.
Note: Some rights may be limited in certain circumstances (e.g. for legal compliance or legitimate interests), as permitted by law.
11. Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures may include:
- Encryption (in transit and/or at rest)
- Secure access controls, authentication
- Firewalls, intrusion detection systems
- Regular security audits, updates, and monitoring
- Employee training, access restrictions
However, no security measure is perfect or impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and Services are not directed at children (e.g. under age 13 or minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete the data as soon as practicable.
If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us (see Section 14).
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technological advancements. When we make material changes, we will:
- Post the updated policy on this page
- Update the “Last updated” date at top
- If required by law, provide additional notice (e.g. via email or banner)
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of how we protect your information.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, you may contact us at:
- Contact us Page
In certain jurisdictions, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with a privacy authority (e.g. data protection commission).
15. Effective Date & Updates
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 12-10-2025. Any modifications will take effect once posted, unless otherwise required by applicable law.