Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. This page explains what data we collect and how we handle it.

Effective Date: February 27, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to input-mapper.com. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. We operate as an independent download and information resource for InputMapper, a free controller mapping utility for DualShock 4, DualSense, and Xbox controllers on Windows.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please stop using the site. We only collect data that helps us run the website, serve relevant content, and understand how visitors interact with our pages.

2. Information We Collect

2a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you submit through our contact form or other interactive features on the site. This may include:

• Your name or alias
• Your email address
• The content of any messages you send through our contact form

We do not require account registration to use this website. You are never required to provide personal data to browse our content or access download links for InputMapper.

2b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit input-mapper.com, certain technical data is collected automatically by our servers and third-party services:

• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type, version, and language preferences
• Operating system and device type
• Pages visited, time spent on each page, and referral source
• Screen resolution and viewport dimensions
• Date and time of each visit

2c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. The types of cookies used on this site include:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality, including page navigation and security features.
• Analytics cookies: Placed by Google Analytics to help us understand visitor behavior and improve our content.
• Advertising cookies: Placed by Google AdSense to serve ads relevant to your interests based on browsing activity.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Keep in mind that disabling certain cookies may limit some features on the site.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect serves these purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the website
• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• To analyze traffic patterns and visitor behavior for site optimization
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• To detect and prevent security threats or fraudulent activity
• To comply with applicable legal obligations

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

4. Third-Party Services

This website uses the following third-party services. Each service has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data:

Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymized usage statistics, including page views, session duration, bounce rate, and visitor demographics. Data is processed by Google and may be stored on servers in the United States. For details, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

Google AdSense

We display advertisements through Google AdSense. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Cloudflare

This website uses Cloudflare for content delivery, DDoS protection, and performance optimization. Cloudflare may process your IP address and other connection metadata. For details, see Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service providers: With the third-party services listed above (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Cloudflare) to operate and analyze site performance.
• Legal compliance: If required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request.
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our visitors, our website, or the public.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

• Contact form submissions: Kept for up to 12 months, then deleted unless ongoing correspondence requires longer retention.
• Analytics data: Google Analytics data is retained according to our GA4 configuration (typically 14 months) before automatic deletion.
• Server logs: Automatically purged after 90 days.

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

GDPR Rights (European Economic Area)

If you are in the EEA, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out through our Contact page.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information collected through this website. Our security practices include:

• SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) on all pages
• Cloudflare DDoS protection and web application firewall
• Regular software updates and security patches
• Restricted access to server infrastructure

No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we work to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in the United States. If you visit from outside the US, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using this website, you consent to such transfers. We rely on the standard contractual clauses and privacy frameworks used by our third-party service providers (Google, Cloudflare) to safeguard international data transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.