Privacy Policy
This policy explains how Keytweak (keytweak.org) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our site. By using this website, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Introduction
Keytweak is an independent, fan-made informational resource about the KeyTweak keyboard remapper. We are not the official developer and have no affiliation with Travis Krumsick or any software publisher. This policy covers our website only.
We respect your privacy and do not sell your data to anyone.
2. Information We Collect
a) What You Provide
If you use the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message. That is the only information you actively submit to us. We have no registration system, no accounts, and no newsletter sign-up.
b) Automatic Collection
When you visit, our server and third-party services automatically collect:
- IP address (via server logs and Cloudflare)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- Pages visited and time on each
- Device type (desktop, tablet, or mobile)
- Approximate location (country or region, based on IP)
c) Cookies
- Essential cookies – Required for WordPress to function. These do not track you for advertising.
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) – If active, GA4 collects anonymized data on pageviews, session duration, and traffic sources. It does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out via Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
- Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) – If active, AdSense uses cookies to show ads relevant to your interests. You can opt out at Google Ad Settings or aboutads.info.
- Cloudflare cookies – Performance and security cookies set by Cloudflare (__cf_bm, __cflb) that help protect the site from abuse.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and maintain the website
- To analyze traffic and improve content (via GA4, if active)
- To display relevant ads (via AdSense, if active)
- To respond to contact form inquiries
- To detect and prevent security threats (via Cloudflare)
We do not build user profiles, run retargeting campaigns, or share your data with anyone outside of what this policy describes.
4. Third-Party Services
The following services may process data when you visit. Each has its own privacy policy.
- Google Analytics 4 – Analytics by Google LLC. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense – Advertising by Google LLC. Google Privacy Policy
- Cloudflare – CDN and security by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
- WordPress – Our site runs on self-hosted WordPress. No data is transmitted to WordPress.org by default.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
- We do not sell your personal data
- We do not share data with third parties beyond what is described above
- We may disclose data if required by law or a valid legal process
- Anonymized, aggregated analytics data may be used to improve the site
6. Data Retention
- Server logs – Retained for approximately 30 days
- Analytics data – Retained per Google Analytics settings (14 months by default)
- Contact form submissions – Kept until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted
- Session cookies – Expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies expire per their own schedule
7. Your Rights and Choices
- Disable cookies at any time in your browser settings
- Opt out of Google Analytics using the opt-out add-on
- Opt out of personalized ads via Google Ad Settings or aboutads.info
- Request deletion of personal data we hold – use our Contact page
- EU/EEA (GDPR): Right to access, rectify, erase, port, and object to your data
- California (CCPA): Right to know, delete, opt out, and non-discrimination
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have, we will delete it promptly.
9. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including HTTPS/SSL encryption, Cloudflare DDoS protection, and access controls on our server. That said, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of transmitted data.
10. International Data Transfers
Our server and third-party services (Google, Cloudflare) may process data in countries outside yours, including the United States. By using this site, you consent to such transfers. We rely on applicable legal safeguards where required.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
Questions about this policy or want to exercise your data rights? Visit our Contact page and we will get back to you.