Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2, 2026

Last Updated: March 2, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how fluidx3d.com (“FluidX3D,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. FluidX3D is an independent informational resource dedicated to providing download links, guides, and documentation for FluidX3D CFD simulation software.

By using this website, you agree to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please stop using the website.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you use our contact form, you may submit your name, email address, and a written message. We do not require account registration, and we do not process payments or subscriptions of any kind.

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit fluidx3d.com, certain data is collected automatically through server logs 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 (country/region level, derived from IP)

c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use the following cookies:

  • Essential cookies – Required for basic WordPress functionality and session management.
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) – If active, GA4 collects pageviews, session duration, traffic sources, and aggregated demographic data. GA4 does not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out using Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
  • Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) – If active, AdSense uses cookies to display ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings or visit aboutads.info to manage third-party ad cookies.
  • Cloudflare cookies – Cloudflare sets performance and security cookies (such as __cf_bm) to protect the site from malicious traffic.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To operate and maintain the website
  • To analyze visitor traffic and improve content (via Google Analytics 4)
  • To display relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
  • To respond to messages submitted through our contact form
  • To detect and prevent security threats (via Cloudflare)

We do not use your data for any purpose beyond what is listed above.

4. Third-Party Services

We rely on the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your data with third parties beyond what is described in Section 4. We may disclose information if required by law or valid legal process. Aggregated, anonymized data may be used internally to improve the site.

6. Data Retention

  • Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days, then automatically purged.
  • Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics default settings (14 months).
  • Contact form submissions: Kept until your inquiry is resolved, then deleted.
  • Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire based on their individual settings.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have several options for managing your data:

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

EU/EEA residents: You have rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, port, and object to processing of your data. California residents: You have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know, delete, opt out, and non-discrimination.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

9. Security

We use HTTPS/SSL encryption across the entire site. Cloudflare provides DDoS protection and a Web Application Firewall. While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.

10. International Data Transfers

Our servers and third-party services may process data in countries other than your own. By using this site, you consent to such transfers. We rely on standard contractual clauses and other legal safeguards where applicable.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, please reach out through our Contact page.