Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 26, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website and download Prusa Slicer. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Date and time of visits

2.2 Information You Provide

If you contact us through our contact form, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Subject and message content
  • Any other information you choose to provide

2.3 Download Information

When you download Prusa Slicer, we may collect basic download statistics such as the number of downloads per platform and general geographic location (country level).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Website Improvement: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • Analytics: To analyze website traffic and download patterns
  • Security: To protect against malicious activity and ensure website security
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve website functionality
  • Provide relevant content

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party services and resources, including:

  • GitHub: For downloading software and viewing source code
  • Community Forums: For user discussions and support
  • Social Media: For community engagement

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal processes
  • Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
  • Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist in website operation, subject to confidentiality agreements

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Prusa Slicer Software Privacy

Please note that this Privacy Policy applies to our website only. Prusa Slicer software itself is open-source and does not collect or transmit personal data. The software operates locally on your computer without requiring an internet connection or user registration.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through:

15. Acknowledgment

By using our website and downloading Prusa Slicer, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Note: Prusa Slicer is developed by Prusa Research and is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3. This website is provided as an informational resource for the Prusa Slicer community.