Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 25, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how dnSpy ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website and download our software. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out our contact form
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates (if available)
• Participate in community discussions
• Report bugs or provide feedback

This information may include your name, email address, and the content of your communications with us.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

1.3 Information from dnSpy Software

The dnSpy software itself does not collect or transmit any personal information or usage data. dnSpy runs entirely on your local computer and does not send any information to our servers or third parties.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Respond to Your Inquiries: We use your contact information to respond to your questions, feedback, and support requests.
• To Improve Our Services: We analyze website usage data to understand how users interact with our site and to improve the user experience.
• To Send Updates: With your consent, we may send you updates about new releases, important changes, or security updates related to dnSpy.
• To Maintain Security: We use collected information to detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security vulnerabilities.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 We Do Not Sell Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court order or subpoena.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your web browser that enables the site to recognize your browser and capture certain information.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
• Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience.

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure storage of personal information
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Objection: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. If you believe that we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our website and services, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and to the facilities of the third parties with whom we share it, as described in this Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

12. Open Source Software

dnSpy is open-source software licensed under GPLv3. The source code is available for review, and the software can be modified and distributed in accordance with the license terms. The open-source nature of dnSpy means that the software itself does not contain any proprietary tracking or data collection mechanisms beyond what is documented in the source code.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• By visiting our contact page: Contact Form
• By visiting our website: dnSpy Homepage

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, typically within 30 days.

14. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website or services.