Privacy Policy

Overview

WhoUseMyPort ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our port monitoring application.

Information We Collect

Local System Information

• Port Information: We scan and display information about network ports on your local system
• Process Information: We collect information about processes running on your system that are using network ports
• System Performance Data: Basic system performance metrics related to network usage

User Preferences

• Application Settings: Your preferences for language, interface themes, and application behavior
• Welcome Status: Whether you have completed the initial welcome tutorial

How We Use Information

Data Usage

• Display real-time port and process information
• Provide system monitoring and management capabilities
• Remember your application preferences
• Improve user experience through saved settings

Data Storage

Local Storage Only

• All data is stored locally on your device
• Application preferences are saved in local configuration files
• No cloud storage or remote databases are used

Data Retention

• System monitoring data is only kept in memory during application runtime
• User preferences persist until manually cleared or application is uninstalled

Data Sharing

No Third-Party Sharing

• We do not share, sell, or transfer any information to third parties
• No analytics or tracking services are integrated
• No advertising networks have access to your data

No Remote Transmission

• The application operates entirely offline
• No network connections are made to external services
• All functionality is self-contained within the application

Security

Local Security Measures

• Application follows system-level security protocols
• Process management requires appropriate system permissions
• No sensitive data is stored in plain text

System Permissions

• The application only requests permissions necessary for port monitoring
• Administrative privileges may be required for certain process management functions
• All permissions are used solely for stated functionality

Your Rights

Data Control

• You have complete control over all data as it remains on your device
• You can clear application preferences at any time
• Uninstalling the application removes all associated data

Transparency

• Application behavior is fully transparent and auditable
• No hidden data collection or transmission

Children's Privacy

This application is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The application is designed for developers and system administrators.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Providing notice within the application
• Publishing updates on our official website

Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements
• Industry best practices for privacy protection
• Software distribution platform requirements

Technical Details

Data Types Processed

• Network port numbers and states
• Process IDs and names
• System resource usage metrics
• Application configuration preferences

Processing Purpose

• System monitoring and administration
• Network security analysis
• Development and debugging assistance
• System performance optimization

Legal Basis (GDPR)

• Legitimate interest in providing system monitoring tools
• User consent through application installation and usage
• Necessary for the performance of the service