Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 10, 2026

Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Shutter Encoder (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. Shutter Encoder is a software information and download website that provides resources related to Shutter Encoder, a free video and audio conversion tool.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please stop using the website.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We only collect personal information that you choose to share with us. This is limited to:

  • Contact form submissions — If you reach out through our Contact page, we receive your name, email address, and message content.

We do not offer user registration, account creation, e-commerce, or any payment processing. There are no newsletter signups or mailing lists.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, certain technical data is recorded automatically through server logs and third-party services:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL (the page that sent you here)
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, or tablet)
  • Approximate geographic location at the country or region level, derived from your IP address

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for different purposes:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic WordPress functionality. These cannot be disabled without breaking the site.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

If Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is active, it collects aggregated data about pageviews, session duration, traffic sources, and general demographics. GA4 does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

If Google AdSense is active, it uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies for ad personalization. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings or opt out of third-party cookies at aboutads.info.

Cloudflare Cookies

Cloudflare, our CDN and security provider, sets cookies such as __cf_bm and __cflb to manage bot traffic and load balancing. These are strictly functional and do not track you for advertising.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above for these purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the website
  • To understand traffic patterns and improve our content through analytics
  • To serve relevant advertisements through AdSense
  • To respond to messages sent through the contact form
  • To detect and prevent security threats through Cloudflare

We do not use your data for any purpose beyond what is listed here.

Third-Party Services

This website relies on the following third-party services. Each operates under its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review:

Google Analytics 4 Web analytics service by Google LLC — Privacy Policy
Google AdSense Advertising service by Google LLC — Privacy Policy
Cloudflare CDN and security service by Cloudflare, Inc. — Privacy Policy
WordPress Self-hosted open-source CMS. No data is sent to WordPress.org from this installation.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to anyone. We do not share your data with third parties beyond the services described above (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Cloudflare).

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or other legal process. Aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify any individual may be used internally to improve the website.

Data Retention

  • Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days, then automatically purged.
  • Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics default settings (14 months).
  • Contact form submissions: Kept until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted.
  • Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire based on their individual settings, typically within 1-24 months.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several options for controlling how your data is handled:

  • Disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
  • Opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser opt-out add-on.
  • Opt out of personalized ads at Google Ad Settings.
  • Request deletion of any personal data we hold by reaching out through our Contact page.

For EU/EEA residents: Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access, rectify, erase, and port your data, as well as the right to restrict or object to its processing.

For California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what data we collect, request its deletion, opt out of any sale (we do not sell data), and receive equal service regardless of your privacy choices.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately through our Contact page.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the data collected through this website:

  • All traffic is encrypted with HTTPS/SSL.
  • Cloudflare provides DDoS protection and a Web Application Firewall (WAF).
  • Server access is restricted and monitored.

That said, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we do our best to protect your information.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and the third-party services we use may process data in countries outside your own. By using this website, you consent to such transfers. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses and other recognized safeguards to protect transferred data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will change. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out through our Contact page. We will respond as quickly as possible.