Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 18, 2026

Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how GParted (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at gparted.net. We are a software information and download resource dedicated to providing free access to GParted, the open-source partition editor.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please discontinue use of the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We keep data collection minimal. The only personal information we gather is what you choose to share through our Contact page. This may include your name, email address, and the content of your message. We do not require user registration, account creation, or payment information of any kind.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit gparted.net, our servers and infrastructure partners automatically record certain technical data:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version (e.g., Firefox 124, Chrome 122)
  • Operating system (e.g., Windows 11, Ubuntu 24.04, macOS Sonoma)
  • The URL that referred you to our site
  • Pages you viewed and how long you spent on each
  • Device category (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 several types of cookies to function properly and to help us understand how visitors use the site:

Essential Cookies

WordPress sets functional cookies that are necessary for the site to operate. These handle basic tasks like maintaining session state and remembering display preferences. They do not track you across other websites.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

We may use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand traffic patterns on gparted.net. GA4 collects aggregated data about page views, session duration, traffic sources, and general demographic information. It does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out of GA4 tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this site and other websites. You can manage your ad personalization preferences at Google Ad Settings. To opt out of third-party advertising cookies more broadly, visit aboutads.info.

Cloudflare Cookies

Our site sits behind Cloudflare CDN, which may set cookies (such as __cf_bm and __cflb) for performance optimization and bot detection. These cookies help distinguish between legitimate visitors and automated traffic.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above for the following purposes:

  • Operating, maintaining, and improving gparted.net
  • Analyzing site traffic and visitor behavior to refine our content about GParted
  • Displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Responding to messages submitted via the Contact page
  • Detecting and preventing security threats through Cloudflare

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

Third-Party Services

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

  • Google Analytics 4 — Web analytics provided by Google LLC. Google Privacy Policy
  • Google AdSense — Advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google Ads Policy
  • Cloudflare — Content delivery and security services by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
  • WordPress — Open-source content management system. Our installation is self-hosted, meaning no data is sent to WordPress.org or Automattic by default.

We do not control these third-party services and encourage you to review their respective policies.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Information is shared only in the limited circumstances described above (with Google and Cloudflare as part of normal site operations).

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation. We may also share aggregated, anonymized statistics that cannot identify any individual user.

Data Retention

  • Server logs: Retained for approximately 30 days, then automatically purged
  • Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics default settings (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 individual expiration dates, typically ranging from 30 days to 2 years depending on the service

Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Cookie controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings menu
  • Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
  • Ad personalization: Adjust your preferences at Google Ad Settings
  • Data deletion: Contact us through the Contact page to request deletion of any personal data we hold

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, port, and object to processing of your personal data.

If you are a California resident, the CCPA grants you the right to know what data we collect, request its deletion, opt out of any 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 children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information collected through gparted.net. The site uses HTTPS/SSL encryption for all connections. Cloudflare provides additional layers of protection including DDoS mitigation and a web application firewall.

That said, no method of data transmission over the internet is guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot promise absolute security, but we do our best to safeguard your data with industry-standard practices.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and the third-party services we use may process data in countries other than your own. By using this website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses and other legal safeguards to protect transferred data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of gparted.net after any changes means you accept the revised terms.

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.