Privacy Policy

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to two distinct things:

• thetinytask.com – this website, including all pages, download links, and blog content
• TinyTask – the macro recording software (version 1.77 and all prior versions) distributed through this website

We separate these because they behave very differently when it comes to data. The website collects standard web analytics and serves advertisements. The software itself collects absolutely nothing.

By using this website, you agree to the data practices described below. If you only download and use TinyTask without visiting the website again, no ongoing data collection occurs on our end.

2. TinyTask Software Privacy

TinyTask is a 36 KB portable executable that runs entirely on your local machine. Here is what the software does and does not do:

3. Website Data Collection

When you visit thetinytask.com, we collect the following types of information:

Automatically Collected Data

Our web server and third-party services automatically record standard log information when you visit any page:

• IP address – your public internet address (used for geographic analytics and security)
• Browser and device info – browser type, version, operating system, screen resolution, and device type
• Referral source – the website or search engine that brought you here
• Pages visited – which pages you view and how long you spend on each
• Timestamps – date and time of your visit
• Language preference – your browser’s language setting

Voluntarily Provided Data

If you use our contact form, you voluntarily provide your name, email address, and message content. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to any marketing list or share it with third parties.

We do not require you to create an account, log in, or register to download TinyTask or browse this website.

4. Cookies and Tracking

This website uses cookies – small text files stored on your device by your browser. Here is a breakdown of the cookies active on thetinytask.com:

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. All modern browsers let you block or delete cookies. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies may prevent certain site features from working correctly.

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

You can also opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

5. Advertising

This website displays advertisements through Google AdSense to support free access to TinyTask downloads and content. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings page.

We do not have direct access to the cookies placed by Google AdSense. Google’s handling of data is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.

We do not run pop-up ads, pop-under ads, or auto-playing video ads. Ad placements are limited to standard display and in-article positions that do not interfere with your ability to download TinyTask or read content.

6. Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with thetinytask.com. This helps us improve content, identify technical issues, and understand which pages are most useful.

Google Analytics collects:

• Page views and session duration
• Traffic sources (search engines, direct visits, referrals)
• Geographic location (country and city level, not exact address)
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• User flow through the site (which pages lead to which)

Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique visitors. We have enabled IP anonymization, which means your full IP address is never stored by Google Analytics. The data is aggregated and used for statistical reporting only.

You can block Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Third-Party Services

This website relies on the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third party for their marketing purposes. The services listed above receive data only as needed to perform their specific function.

8. Download Files

When you download TinyTask from this website, we may log the following:

• The file requested (EXE or ZIP version)
• Timestamp of the download
• Your IP address (standard server log)
• Referring page (which page you clicked the download button on)

This information is collected through standard web server access logs and is used only for aggregate download statistics (total downloads per day, most popular file format). We do not associate download logs with individual identities.

The downloaded TinyTask file itself does not contain any tracking code, analytics beacons, or phone-home functionality. Once the file is on your computer, no further data exchange occurs between your machine and our servers.

9. 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 you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through our contact form, please reach out to us and we will promptly delete that information.

TinyTask (the software) does not collect any data from any user regardless of age, so there are no COPPA concerns related to the software itself.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

For All Users

• Access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data from our systems
• Opt-out: Opt out of non-essential cookies and personalized advertising at any time

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

• Right to data portability
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

For California Residents (CCPA)

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by us
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details at the bottom of this page. We will respond within 30 days.

11. Data Security

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

• SSL/TLS encryption – all connections to thetinytask.com are encrypted via HTTPS
• Cloudflare protection – DDoS mitigation, bot filtering, and Web Application Firewall
• Access controls – server access is restricted to authorized personnel only
• Regular updates – WordPress, plugins, and server software are kept up to date

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. The most effective measure you can take is to manage your own cookie preferences and use the opt-out tools linked in this policy.

12. Data Retention

We retain different types of data for different periods:

• Server access logs: Retained for up to 90 days, then automatically purged
• Google Analytics data: Retained for 26 months (Google’s default with IP anonymization enabled)
• Contact form submissions: Retained until your inquiry is resolved, then deleted within 12 months
• Cookie data: Varies by cookie type (see the cookies table above for specific durations)

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

For significant changes that materially affect how we handle your data, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you through a prominent notice on the website. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Your continued use of thetinytask.com after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your data rights, or need to report a privacy concern, you can reach us through our contact page.