How Softwares Directory collects, uses, and protects your information.
Last updated: June 1, 2025Softwares Directory ("we," "us," "our") operates the website at softwares.directory, including the Windows software section and the Android Apps section. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect when you visit the Site, how we use it, and what rights you have.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not require account registration to use the Site.
We collect the minimum data necessary to operate the Site.
| Data Type | What | How | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server Logs | IP address, browser user-agent, pages visited, referrer, timestamp | Automatically by web server | Security, abuse prevention, error diagnosis |
| Page & Download Analytics | Which pages are viewed, which download buttons are clicked, app view counts | Server-side counters in our database | Understand popular content, improve the directory |
| User Reviews | Display name (as entered), star rating, review text, submission timestamp | Voluntarily submitted via review form | Show community reviews on app/software pages |
| App Requests | Package ID, optional app name, optional notes | Voluntarily submitted via request form | Process requests to add apps to the directory |
| Cookies / Local Storage | Session preferences (no personal identifiers) | Browser storage | Basic site functionality |
We do not collect: names, email addresses (unless voluntarily provided in a contact form), payment information, location data, or device identifiers.
We do not use your data for: targeted advertising, profiling, selling to data brokers, or any purpose beyond operating and improving the Site.
We use the following third-party services that may process data about your visit:
We use minimal cookies and browser storage. Specifically:
When you submit a review, app request, or contact message, we store the content you provide in our database. Specifically:
Reviews are moderated before publication. To request deletion of a review you submitted, email privacy@softwares.directory with the app name and your display name.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@softwares.directory. We will respond within 30 days.
As we do not collect personally identifiable information beyond voluntarily submitted review names, most access requests will result in minimal data being found.
This Site 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 submitted personal data through our review or contact forms, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the "Last updated" date when we do. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For privacy-related enquiries, data deletion requests, or any questions about this policy: