Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to FreeDWG ("we", "our", or "us"). We operate the website freedwg.net, which provides free downloadable CAD DWG files for personal and professional use. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, IP address, and referring URLs — collected automatically via analytics tools.
• Contact Information: Name and email address if you submit our contact form.
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience and serve relevant advertisements.

3. Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects anonymized data such as page views, session duration, and device type.
• Advertising Cookies: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.
• Functional Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and improve your experience.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the site.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

FreeDWG uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

5. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve our website
• To respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
• To analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• To comply with legal obligations

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default retention settings. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of data collection or advertising cookies
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

9. Children's Privacy

FreeDWG is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]