Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use Spongeforge, its related tools, or its official websites and repositories. By accessing or using Spongeforge, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
Spongeforge does not require you to provide personal information such as your name, address, or contact details to use the software. If you voluntarily provide personal information through communication channels (such as email, issue trackers, or forms), that information will be handled responsibly and used only for the purpose for which it was provided.
Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-identifying technical information, such as operating system details, platform architecture, IP address, or usage patterns related to downloads or website access. This information is used to understand usage trends and improve stability, performance, and compatibility.
Diagnostic and Support Information
When reporting bugs, requesting support, or contributing to development, you may choose to share configuration details, logs, or diagnostic data. This information is used solely to troubleshoot issues, improve the software, or evaluate feature requests, and is not used for tracking individual users.
How We Use Information
Software Development and Maintenance
Information provided by users helps maintain Spongeforge, diagnose issues, ensure compatibility with supported platforms, and improve overall reliability.
Project and Website Improvement
Aggregated technical or usage data may be analyzed to understand how Spongeforge is used, prioritize enhancements, and improve documentation and web resources.
Communication
If you contact the project maintainers, any information you provide will be used only to respond to your inquiry or follow up on the related request.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies
Official Spongeforge websites may use cookies to improve usability, remember preferences, and gather basic analytics. Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
Analytics
Basic analytics tools may be used to understand website traffic and general engagement. Collected data is used only in aggregate form to improve project resources.
Data Protection and Security
Security Measures
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect any collected information. While no system can guarantee absolute security, care is taken to minimize risk.
Data Retention
Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Information Sharing
Third-Party Services
Spongeforge does not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Limited data may be processed by third-party services (such as hosting or analytics providers) solely for operational and infrastructure purposes.
Legal Requirements
Information may be disclosed if required to comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of the project and its users.
Children’s Privacy
Spongeforge is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in project practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted with a revised effective date.