Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how hesuvi.net (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. hesuvi.net is a software download and information resource dedicated to HeSuVi (Headphone Surround Virtualization).

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We only collect personal information that you choose to submit through our contact form, which may include your name, email address, and message content. We do not require user registration, account creation, or payment information of any kind.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit hesuvi.net, certain technical data is recorded automatically through server logs and third-party services:

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

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

hesuvi.net uses several types of cookies to function properly and improve your experience:

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect serves the following purposes:

• Operating and maintaining the hesuvi.net website
• Analyzing visitor traffic and behavior to improve content related to HeSuVi
• Serving relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Responding to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• Detecting and preventing security threats through Cloudflare

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

Third-Party Services

hesuvi.net relies on the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy governing data handling:

• Google Analytics 4 — Traffic analytics service operated by Google LLC. Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — Display advertising service operated by Google LLC. Google Ad Technology Policy
• Cloudflare — CDN and security provider operated by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
• WordPress — Open-source content management system. Our WordPress installation is self-hosted; no data is transmitted to WordPress.org.

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 your personal data to anyone. We do not share your information with third parties beyond the services described above (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Cloudflare).

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, or valid legal process. Aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify any individual may be used internally for site improvement purposes.

Data Retention

• Server logs: Retained for approximately 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 periods depending on the service that sets them.

Your Rights and Choices

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

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

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

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 your privacy choices.

Children’s Privacy

hesuvi.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 inadvertently gathered such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. All connections to hesuvi.net are encrypted via HTTPS/SSL. Cloudflare provides additional security layers including DDoS protection and a Web Application Firewall (WAF).

That said, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Our web servers and third-party service providers may process data in countries outside your own. By using hesuvi.net, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations. We rely on standard contractual clauses and other applicable safeguards to ensure appropriate data protection.

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 hesuvi.net after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated 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. We will respond as promptly as possible.