Effective Date: January 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Frosty Mod Manager collects, uses, and protects information when you use our software and website. We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy.
1. Information Collection
1.1 Information Provided by You
When contacting support or using our website forms:
- Name and email address
- Message content and inquiry details
- Game information for technical support
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
When using the software:
- System specifications (OS version, hardware info)
- Application version and settings
- Error logs if you choose to submit them
- Installed game detection information
1.3 Website Analytics
Our website may collect:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser and device information
- Pages visited and session duration
- Geographic region (country level only)
2. How We Use Information
Collected information is used to:
- Provide Support: Respond to inquiries and troubleshoot issues
- Improve Software: Identify bugs and enhance features
- Security: Detect and prevent abuse or unauthorized access
- Communications: Send important updates about releases and security
- Analytics: Understand usage patterns to improve user experience
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your information. Sharing only occurs when:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly permit us
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or court order
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate our services
- Public Contributions: If you contribute to the open-source project, your contributions may be publicly visible
4. Data Security
We implement security measures including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Limited access to personal information
- Regular security assessments
- Secure data storage practices
While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access: Request what personal data we hold
- Correction: Fix inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request removal of your data
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications
6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
- Support inquiries: 2 years
- Error logs: 1 year
- Website analytics: Per provider policies (typically 26 months)
7. Children's Privacy
Frosty is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Local Storage
Frosty stores data locally on your computer:
- Application settings and preferences
- Mod configurations and load orders
- Game profiles and cache files
- Project files from Frosty Editor
This local data is not transmitted unless you submit support requests.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this policy to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted with a new effective date.
10. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us through our contact page.
