# Privacy Policy

**Last Updated:** April 5, 2026

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> **TL;DR: optimizerDuck does not collect, track, or transmit your personal data. Everything runs locally on your machine.**

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## Our Commitment

**optimizerDuck respects your privacy. Period.**

We believe system optimization tools should improve your PC without compromising your data. This Privacy Policy explains what information is (and is not) handled by the Application.

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## What We DON'T Collect

Under normal operation, optimizerDuck does **not collect, store, or transmit** any of the following:

| Category                    | Status          |
| --------------------------- | --------------- |
| 🚫 **Personal Information** | Not collected   |
| 🚫 **Telemetry**            | None            |
| 🚫 **Analytics**            | No tracking     |
| 🚫 **Advertisements**       | No ads          |
| 🚫 **Crash Reports**        | Not transmitted |
| 🚫 **Usage Statistics**     | Not collected   |
| 🚫 **Hardware IDs**         | Not collected   |
| 🚫 **IP Addresses**         | Not logged      |
| 🚫 **Cookies**              | None            |
| 🚫 **Third-Party Trackers** | None            |

**The Application does not communicate with external servers during normal operation.**

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## What Happens on Your Machine

optimizerDuck runs **entirely locally** on your Windows system:

- 🔧 Optimizations are applied directly to your local system (e.g., registry and settings)
- 💾 Configuration data is stored locally on your device
- 🔄 No data is sent to us or any third party
- 🌐 An internet connection is not required for core functionality. Exceptions may apply for specific optimizations that require online resources.

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## Open Source Transparency

The source code of optimizerDuck is publicly available:

- 🔍 Anyone can audit the code
- 🔍 No hidden data collection mechanisms
- 🔍 No undisclosed network communication
- 🔍 What you see is what you get

We encourage independent verification. If you discover any issues or concerns, please open an issue on GitHub.

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## Third-Party Services

The Application itself does not rely on third-party services. However, external platforms associated with the project may have their own privacy practices:

- 📥 **GitHub**: Downloading the Application is subject to GitHub's Privacy Policy
- 💬 **Discord**: Community interactions are subject to Discord's Privacy Policy
- 🌐 **Website**: Visiting the project website is subject to that site's policies

These services are independent and not controlled by optimizerDuck.

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## Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be reflected by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document.

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## Contact

For any privacy-related questions:

- 🐛 Open an Issue on GitHub
- 💬 Join our Discord community
- 🌐 Visit our website