Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 20, 2026

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how FTK Imager (ftkimager.com) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We operate a software information and download resource for FTK Imager, a digital forensics imaging tool developed by Exterro.

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 our 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 — your name, email address, and message content when you reach out through our Contact page.

We do not require account registration, login credentials, or payment information. There is no membership system on this website.

Information Collected Automatically

When you browse our website, certain technical data is recorded automatically by our servers and third-party services:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL (the page you came from)
  • 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

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

Essential Cookies

WordPress requires certain cookies for basic site functionality, such as session management. These cannot be disabled without breaking the website.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

We may use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site. GA4 collects data on pageviews, session duration, traffic sources, and aggregated demographic information. GA4 does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out using Google’s browser opt-out add-on.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history across websites. You can manage your ad personalization preferences at Google Ad Settings or opt out of third-party advertising cookies at aboutads.info.

Cloudflare Cookies

Our website uses Cloudflare for content delivery and security. Cloudflare may set cookies (such as __cf_bm and __cflb) to manage bot protection and load balancing. These are strictly functional cookies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • Operating and maintaining the website
  • Analyzing visitor traffic and behavior to improve our content
  • Serving relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Responding to messages submitted through our contact form
  • Detecting and preventing security threats through Cloudflare

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

Third-Party Services

We rely on the following third-party services to operate this website. Each service has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data:

Google Analytics 4 Web analytics service by Google LLC. Privacy Policy
Google AdSense Display advertising service by Google LLC. Ad Policy
Cloudflare CDN and security service by Cloudflare, Inc. Privacy Policy
WordPress Self-hosted open-source CMS. No data is sent to WordPress.org or Automattic.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party. Data is only shared with the third-party services described above (Google, Cloudflare) as part of normal website operations.

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government regulation. We may also share aggregated, anonymized data for the purpose of improving our site, but this data cannot be used to identify any individual.

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 have varying expiration periods set by their respective services.

Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
  • Opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser opt-out add-on.
  • Manage ad personalization at Google Ad Settings.
  • Request deletion of any personal data we hold by contacting us through our Contact page.

For EU/EEA residents: Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have additional rights including access, rectification, erasure, data portability, and the right to object to 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 data sales (we do not sell data), and be free from discrimination for exercising these rights.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through this website. All connections are encrypted using HTTPS/SSL, and Cloudflare provides additional protection against DDoS attacks and malicious traffic through its Web Application Firewall.

That said, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and third-party service providers may process your 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 to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out through our Contact page.