Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2 August 2026

Summary: This is an independent informational website about the open-source Rufus utility. We do not sell personal data and we do not require accounts.

1. Who we are

This site is an independent, informational resource about the Rufus utility for creating bootable USB drives. It is not the official Rufus website and is not affiliated with the Rufus project or its author. For questions about this policy, contact contact@bootnotes.blog.

2. Information we collect

We aim to collect as little as possible.

Standard server logs. Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically record technical data such as IP address, browser type, referring page and the time of your visit, for security and to keep the site running.
Contact messages. If you email us, we receive the address and content you send so we can reply.
No accounts. We do not ask you to register, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

3. Cookies and analytics

If analytics or advertising cookies are used on this site (for example, to measure traffic or to run advertising through providers such as Google), they may set cookies in your browser and process usage data according to those providers’ own policies. You can control or block cookies in your browser settings. Where required by law, a consent notice will be shown before non-essential cookies are set.

4. Advertising

This site may participate in advertising programs. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can learn about and opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings and optout.aboutads.info.

5. External links

This blog references external resources, such as the software’s official project repository, for readers who want authoritative details. Once you follow such a link, the destination site’s own privacy policy applies. We do not host or modify any software.

6. How we use information

Any information collected is used only to operate and secure the site, respond to your messages, understand aggregate traffic and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell your personal information.

7. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct or delete personal data we hold about you, or to object to certain processing. To make a request, email contact@bootnotes.blog.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date above reflects the latest revision.