Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 7, 2026
1. Introduction
TheFreeAlternative.com ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, search queries, and interaction with content
- Submission Data: Information you provide when submitting software recommendations, including app details and contact information (if provided)
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our Service
- Improve user experience and website functionality
- Process and review software submissions
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist in operating our website
- Law enforcement when required by law
- Third parties with your explicit consent
6. Third-Party Links
Our Service contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
9. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website.