Privacy Policy - Simplewall

Introduction

Welcome to simplewall.net. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and how we protect your privacy. We are committed to transparency and keeping your data safe.

simplewall.net is an independently operated informational website that provides download links, guides, and resources related to simplewall — a free, open-source Windows firewall application developed by Henry++. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the developer.

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We collect minimal data necessary to operate this website.

Information We Collect

We collect very limited information. Our website does not require user registration, login, or account creation. Here is what may be collected:

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit simplewall.net, certain technical information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:

IP address (anonymized where possible)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring URL (the page that linked you here)
Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
Approximate geographic location (country/region level only)

Contact Form Data

If you use our contact form, we collect the information you provide: your name, email address, and the content of your message. This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns to improve content and user experience
Responding to inquiries submitted through our contact form
Ensuring website security and preventing abuse
Delivering relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks
Understanding which pages and software guides are most useful to visitors

We do not use your data for profiling, automated decision-making, or any purpose beyond operating and improving this website.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

simplewall.net uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Here is a breakdown of the types we may use:

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function properly. They handle basic tasks such as page navigation and access to secure areas. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

We may use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. GA4 collects anonymized data about page views, session duration, traffic sources, and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users and throttle request rates. For more details, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Cloudflare CDN

simplewall.net uses Cloudflare as a Content Delivery Network (CDN) and security service. Cloudflare may process certain visitor data, including IP addresses, to deliver content efficiently and protect the website from threats such as DDoS attacks and malicious bots.

Cloudflare’s data processing is governed by their own privacy policy. For details, visit Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

Google Analytics 4 — website traffic analysis and audience insights
Google AdSense — display advertising and ad personalization
Cloudflare — CDN, performance optimization, and DDoS protection
WordPress — content management system powering this website

We do not control the data practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

Software Downloads

simplewall.net provides download links for the simplewall firewall application. All download links point directly to the official source on GitHub (github.com/henrypp/simplewall). We do not host, modify, or repackage any software files on our servers.

When you click a download link, you leave simplewall.net and are redirected to GitHub. Any data collected during the download process is handled by GitHub’s privacy practices, not ours.

Children’s Privacy

simplewall.net 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 information through our contact form, please reach out to us and we will promptly delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access — request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
Right to Deletion — request deletion of your personal data
Right to Correction — request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Opt Out — opt out of personalized advertising and analytics tracking
Right to Data Portability — receive your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our contact page. We will respond to valid requests within 30 days.

External Links

This website contains links to external websites, including the official simplewall GitHub repository and other third-party resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit through links on simplewall.net.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out to us through our contact page.