Last updated: June 9, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how File Firmware ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit and use this website (the "Site"). By using the Site, you consent to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Account information. When you register, we store your username, email address, and a securely hashed password. We never store your password in plain text.
• Usage data. Our servers and analytics tools automatically log standard information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.
• Cookies. We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember your theme preference, and measure traffic. See the Cookies section below.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account, including email verification and account approval.
• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
• To send transactional emails (verification, approval, password reset).
• To detect, prevent, and address abuse, spam, fraud, and security issues.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Cookies and Advertising

We use cookies for essential site functionality (such as login sessions and your theme preference) and for analytics.

We also use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

• You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can opt out of third-party vendor cookies at www.aboutads.info.
• Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies via their settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers (such as Google for analytics and advertising, and an email/SMTP provider for transactional email). These providers process data under their own privacy policies. We do not sell your personal information.

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain account data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Site. We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, or to object to or restrict certain processing. To make a request, contact us at [email protected].

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect data from them. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, with the "Last updated" date revised accordingly.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email [email protected].