Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how VST Manager collects, uses, and protects your information.
1. Introduction
VST Manager ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Data Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our downloadable VST management software.
VST Manager is a free, downloadable desktop application that operates entirely on your local device. We do not collect, store, or transmit any of your personal data or plugin information to our servers.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
VST Manager operates entirely locally and does not collect any personal information. The only data we may receive is:
- Donation information (processed securely through PayPal)
- Voluntary feedback or bug reports you choose to send via email
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
VST Manager does not automatically collect any information from your system. The application operates entirely offline and does not transmit any data to our servers.
2.3 Plugin Information
VST Manager scans your system for installed plugins. This information is stored locally on your device only and is never transmitted to our servers or any external services.
3. How We Use Your Information
Since VST Manager operates entirely locally and does not collect your data, there is minimal information processing. Any voluntary information you provide (such as feedback or donations) is used for:
- To improve our software and develop new features
- To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- To process donations (handled securely by PayPal)
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Local Storage
All your data, including plugin information and license keys, is stored locally on your device only. No data is ever transmitted to our servers or stored in the cloud. This ensures maximum privacy and complete control over your information.
4.2 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
4.3 Data Retention
Since VST Manager does not collect or store your data on our servers, there is no data retention policy applicable. All your information remains on your local device under your complete control.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Since VST Manager does not collect or store your personal data, there is no information to share or disclose. Your data remains entirely on your local device. The only exceptions are:
- Voluntary information you choose to share (such as feedback or bug reports)
- Donation information processed by PayPal (subject to PayPal's privacy policy)
6. Your Rights and Choices
Since VST Manager does not collect or store your personal data, traditional data rights do not apply. However, you have complete control over:
- Local Data: All your data is stored locally and you can delete it at any time
- Voluntary Sharing: You control what information you choose to share via email
- Donations: You can choose whether to make donations through PayPal
If you have any questions about your privacy with VST Manager, please contact us at vstmanager@pm.me.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
VST Manager does not use cookies or tracking technologies. We do not collect any data through cookies, analytics, or similar tracking mechanisms.
8. Third-Party Services
VST Manager operates independently and does not integrate with third-party services. The only external service is:
- PayPal (for donations only) - subject to PayPal's privacy policy
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of PayPal. Please review PayPal's privacy policy if you choose to make a donation.
9. Children's Privacy
VST Manager is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. Since we do not collect any personal information from users of any age, there are no specific concerns regarding children's privacy.
10. International Data Transfers
Since VST Manager does not collect or store any personal data, there are no international data transfers to consider. All your data remains on your local device.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Data Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Data Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: vstmanager@pm.me
GitHub: github.com/shekler/vst-manager