Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 9, 2026

Last Updated: March 9, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how TCP View (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit tcpview.net. We operate a software download and information website focused on TCP View, a network monitoring utility developed by Microsoft Sysinternals.

We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we gather, why we gather it, and what choices you have. By using this website, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

The only personal information we collect directly from you is what you choose to submit through our Contact page. This may include:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • The content of your message

We do not require user registration, accounts, or payment information. There is no newsletter signup or email subscription service on this site.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, certain technical information is recorded automatically by our servers and third-party services:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL (the page that sent you here)
  • Pages you visited and how long you stayed
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, or tablet)
  • Approximate geographic location at the country or region level, derived from your IP address

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies – small text files stored on your device – for several purposes:

Essential Cookies

WordPress sets functional cookies required for the site to work properly. These handle basic operations like page rendering and session management.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

We may use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site. GA4 collects data such as pageviews, session duration, traffic sources, and aggregated demographic information. GA4 does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out using Google’s opt-out browser add-on.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history across websites. Third-party vendors, including Google, use these cookies to show relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings or visit aboutads.info to opt out of third-party ad cookies.

Cloudflare Cookies

Our site uses Cloudflare for content delivery and security. Cloudflare may set cookies (such as __cf_bm and __cflb) for performance optimization and bot detection. These are strictly functional.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve our website
  • To analyze visitor traffic and content performance through analytics
  • To display relevant advertisements through AdSense
  • To respond to questions or messages submitted through our Contact page
  • To detect and prevent security threats via Cloudflare

We do not use your data for any purpose beyond what is described in this policy.

Third-Party Services

We rely on the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Google Analytics 4 Analytics service by Google LLC – Privacy Policy
Google AdSense Advertising service by Google LLC – Privacy Policy
Cloudflare CDN and security by Cloudflare, Inc. – Privacy Policy
WordPress Self-hosted open-source CMS. No data is sent to WordPress.org from our site.

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

Data Sharing and Disclosure

  • We do not sell your personal data to anyone.
  • We do not share your data with third parties except through the services described above (Google Analytics, AdSense, Cloudflare).
  • We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or a valid government request.
  • Aggregated, anonymized data (which cannot identify you) may be used to improve site content and performance.

Data Retention

  • Server logs: Retained for approximately 30 days, then automatically purged.
  • Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics default settings (up to 14 months).
  • Contact form submissions: Kept until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted.
  • Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire based on their individual settings, typically within 1-2 years.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several options for controlling how your data is handled:

For visitors in the EU/EEA: Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access, rectify, erase, port, and object to the processing of your personal data.

For visitors in California: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what data we collect, request its deletion, opt out of its sale (we do not sell data), and receive equal service regardless of your privacy choices.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us immediately.

Security

We protect your data with several measures:

  • All traffic to and from this site is encrypted using HTTPS/SSL.
  • Cloudflare provides DDoS protection and a Web Application Firewall (WAF).
  • Server access is restricted and monitored.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and third-party service providers may process your data in countries outside your own. By using this website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses and other legal safeguards to protect transferred data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out through our Contact page. We will do our best to respond within a reasonable time frame.