Privacy Policy

Effective: February 26, 2026 Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how anti-micro.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. anti-micro.com is an independent informational resource dedicated to AntiMicroX, a free and open-source gamepad-to-keyboard mapping utility. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you use our contact form, we collect the information you submit, including your name, email address, and message content. We do not require account registration, and we do not process payments on this site.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, certain data is collected automatically through server logs and third-party services:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL and pages visited
  • Time spent on pages and session duration
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, or tablet)
  • Approximate geographic location (country/region level, derived from IP)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use the following cookie categories:

  • Essential cookies — Required for basic WordPress functionality and site operations.
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) — If active, GA4 collects aggregated data such as pageviews, session duration, traffic sources, and general demographics. GA4 does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out using Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
  • Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) — If active, AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can manage personalized ad preferences at Google Ad Settings or opt out of third-party cookies at aboutads.info.
  • Cloudflare cookies — Used for performance optimization and security (e.g., __cf_bm, __cflb). These are strictly functional.

How We Use Your Information

  • To operate and maintain the website
  • To analyze traffic patterns and improve our content (via GA4, if active)
  • To serve relevant advertisements (via AdSense, if active)
  • To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
  • To detect and prevent security threats (via Cloudflare)

We do not use your data for any purpose beyond what is described above.

Third-Party Services

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

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to anyone. We do not share your information with third parties except as described in this policy (Google, Cloudflare). We may disclose data if required by law or valid legal process. Aggregated, anonymized data may be used internally for site improvement.

Data Retention

  • Server logs — Retained for up to 30 days
  • Analytics data — Retained per Google Analytics default settings (14 months)
  • Contact form submissions — Retained until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted
  • Cookies — Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies follow their individual expiration periods.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following options regarding your data:

  • Disable cookies through your browser settings
  • Opt out of Google Analytics tracking via the opt-out add-on
  • Opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings
  • Request deletion of any personal data we hold by contacting us through our Contact page

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, port, and object to processing of your personal data. If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know, delete, and opt out.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

Security

We use HTTPS/SSL encryption across the entire site. Cloudflare provides DDoS protection and a web application firewall. While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and third-party services may process data in countries outside your own. By using this site, you consent to such transfers. We rely on standard contractual clauses and other appropriate safeguards where applicable.

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 site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Contact page.