Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 20, 2026

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how processexplorer.net (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. processexplorer.net is a software information and download resource for Process Explorer, the advanced Windows process management utility from Microsoft Sysinternals.

We take your privacy seriously. This policy describes what data we gather, why we gather it, and how we handle it. By using this website, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We keep data collection minimal. The only personal information we receive directly from you is through our contact form, if you choose to use it. That includes your name, email address, and the message you send. We do not require user registration, accounts, or any form of sign-up to browse the site.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit processexplorer.net, certain technical data is recorded automatically by our servers and infrastructure providers:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version (e.g., Chrome 122, Firefox 130)
  • Operating system (e.g., Windows 11, macOS 15)
  • The page that referred you to our site
  • Pages you visited and time 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 site uses cookies for several purposes:

Essential Cookies

WordPress sets functional cookies needed for the site to operate correctly. These 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 data such as pageviews, session duration, traffic sources, and aggregated demographic information. GA4 does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history across the web. Third-party vendors, including Google, use these cookies to show relevant ads. You can manage your ad preferences at Google Ad Settings or opt out of third-party advertising cookies at aboutads.info.

Cloudflare Cookies

Our site runs behind Cloudflare CDN, which sets cookies like __cf_bm and __cflb for performance optimization and bot protection. These cookies help distinguish legitimate visitors from automated traffic.

How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect for these specific purposes:

  • Operating and maintaining the processexplorer.net website
  • Analyzing traffic patterns to improve our content and user experience
  • Serving relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Responding to messages submitted through the contact form
  • Detecting and preventing security threats through Cloudflare

We do not use your data for any purpose beyond those listed above.

Third-Party Services

We work with the following third-party providers, each with their own privacy practices:

Google Analytics 4 – Web analytics service operated by Google LLC. Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense – Advertising service operated by Google LLC. Google Ad Technology Policy
Cloudflare, Inc. – CDN and web security provider. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
WordPress – Open-source content management system. Our site is self-hosted; no data is sent to WordPress.org.

We do not control how these third-party services handle your data and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to anyone.

We do not share your information with third parties beyond the service providers described above (Google and Cloudflare), which process data as part of their normal operations.

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or legal process. 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 per Google Analytics default settings (up to 14 months).
  • Contact form submissions: Kept until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted.
  • Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have varying expiration dates depending on the service that sets them.

Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Disable or clear cookies through your browser settings at any time.
  • Opt out of Google Analytics by using Google’s opt-out tool.
  • Manage ad personalization at Google Ad Settings.
  • Request deletion of any personal data we hold by reaching out through our Contact page.

For EU/EEA residents: Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, and to object to its processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.

For California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what data we collect, request its deletion, opt out of any sale (we do not sell data), and receive equal service regardless of exercising your rights.

Children’s Privacy

processexplorer.net is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us through our Contact page.

Security

We protect your data through several measures:

  • All connections to processexplorer.net use HTTPS/SSL encryption.
  • Cloudflare provides DDoS mitigation and a Web Application Firewall (WAF).
  • Server access is restricted and monitored.

While we take reasonable steps to secure your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and the third-party services we use may process data in countries outside your own. By using processexplorer.net, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in these locations. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses and other recognized safeguards for international data transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of processexplorer.net after changes are posted means you accept the revised policy.

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.