Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Introduction

RuleDock is developed by an independent developer. I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting any data that may be collected through this website and the RuleDock application. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and your rights regarding that information.

RuleDock Desktop Application

The RuleDock desktop application is designed with privacy in mind:

  • No data collection: RuleDock does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data on external servers.
  • Local storage only: All your settings, layouts, and configurations are stored locally on your computer in a SQLite database.
  • No network requests: The application does not make any network requests, except when you manually check for updates (if this feature is enabled).
  • Open source: RuleDock is open source under the MIT License, allowing you to inspect the code and verify these claims.

Website Data Collection

When you visit the RuleDock website (ruledock.tech), I collect certain information through third-party analytics services to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the user experience.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous usage statistics. The information collected includes:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or source
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Screen resolution
  • Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is anonymized and aggregated. Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or IP address (IP anonymization is enabled).

Google Tag Manager

Google Tag Manager is used to manage analytics tags on this website. It does not collect personal data by itself but facilitates the loading of other scripts such as Google Analytics.

Cookies

This website uses cookies for analytics purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help analyze web traffic and track user behavior patterns.

The cookies used by Google Analytics include:

  • _ga: Used to distinguish users (expires after 2 years)
  • _ga_*: Used to persist session state (expires after 2 years)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect your browsing experience.

Third-Party Services

The only third-party services used on this website are Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to any other third parties.

For more information about how Google handles data, please refer to:

Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Clear cookies from your browser at any time
  • Request information about data collected (though this data is anonymous and aggregated)

Children's Privacy

This website and the RuleDock application are not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please open an issue on the RuleDock GitHub repository.