At BleachBit, your privacy is our top priority. We believe that protecting your personal information is not just a legal obligation — it’s part of the trust we build with our users. This Privacy Policy explains how BleachBit handles your data, both when you visit our website and when you use the BleachBit software.
Our Commitment to Privacy
BleachBit is designed to help you clean unnecessary files, protect your privacy, and improve your computer’s performance — not to collect or track your personal data. Unlike many commercial cleaning tools, BleachBit does not gather usage statistics, does not include advertisements, and does not share any user information with third parties.
We believe that privacy should be simple and transparent. When you use BleachBit, you stay in control of your data — always.
Information We Do Not Collect
The BleachBit software does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information. This means:
- No tracking of your files or cleaning activity.
- No collection of personal identifiers, like your name, email, or location.
- No background data gathering or telemetry.
- No connection to remote servers while you clean your system.
Everything BleachBit does happens locally on your computer. The only data that changes is the data you choose to delete.
Information Collected on Our Website
When you visit the official BleachBit website, minimal non-personal information may be collected automatically, such as:
- Browser type and version.
- Operating system.
- General region (not precise location).
- Referring pages and visit duration.
This information helps us understand site traffic and improve user experience. We do not sell or share this information with anyone.
If you contact us directly — for example, through email or GitHub — we may receive your contact details and any message you choose to send. This information is used only to respond to your inquiries and is never shared with third parties.
Cookies and Tracking
The BleachBit website may use simple cookies for basic functionality, such as language preferences or analytics. These cookies do not track your personal activity across other sites. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to allow them.
The BleachBit application itself does not use cookies, trackers, or any form of monitoring.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect any information shared with BleachBit through our website or communication channels. However, please note that no online data transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure. If you choose to contact us, we recommend avoiding sharing sensitive personal information through unencrypted channels.
Open-Source Transparency
Because BleachBit is open-source, its code is publicly available for anyone to inspect. This transparency ensures that there are no hidden features, no backdoors, and no undisclosed data collection. Our community continuously reviews the code to maintain trust, security, and accountability.
Third-Party Links
The BleachBit website may include links to third-party websites, such as project repositories, articles, or software mirrors. Please note that BleachBit is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage users to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new legal requirements or project developments. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date. Continued use of the BleachBit website or software after such updates constitutes acceptance of the new policy.