Privacy Policy

At pgcat.org, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any information you may provide while using our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected, how it may be used, and the choices available to you.

By accessing or using pgcat.org, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

pgcat.org is primarily an informational website. We generally do not require visitors to create an account or provide personal information to browse our content.

If you voluntarily contact us, submit information through a form, or communicate with us by email, we may receive information such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit pgcat.org, certain non-personally identifiable information may be collected automatically by our hosting provider, analytics services, security tools, or other technical services.

This information may include:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Referring website
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
General usage and interaction information

This information may be used to understand website traffic, maintain website security, diagnose technical problems, and improve the website.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

pgcat.org may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor behavior, and maintain website security.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. Depending on the services used by the website, cookies may be used for essential functionality, analytics, advertising, or other technical purposes.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features or functionality.

How We Use Information

Information collected through pgcat.org may be used for purposes including:

Operating and maintaining the website
Improving website content and usability
Understanding website traffic and visitor behavior
Detecting and preventing security issues
Responding to inquiries or communications
Diagnosing technical problems
Measuring website performance
Complying with applicable legal obligations

We do not use personal information for purposes that are incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected unless permitted or required by applicable law.

Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with pgcat.org.

Analytics providers may collect information such as pages visited, approximate geographic information, device information, browser information, and general usage patterns.

Analytics information is generally used in aggregated or statistical form to improve website performance and content.

Advertising

pgcat.org may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks.

Advertising providers may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to deliver, measure, or personalize advertisements. These third parties may collect information about your visits to this and other websites according to their own privacy policies.

We do not control the data collection or privacy practices of independent advertising providers. Visitors should review the privacy policies of relevant advertising services for more information about their practices and available choices.

Third-Party Services and Links

pgcat.org may reference or link to external websites, repositories, documentation, tools, or other third-party resources.

These external websites operate independently from pgcat.org and may have their own privacy policies and terms of use.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external service they choose to access.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Information may be shared with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate, maintain, secure, analyze, or improve the website.

Information may also be disclosed when required by law, legal process, governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, users, website, or others from fraud, abuse, or security threats.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information collected through the website against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no website, server, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or through the website.

Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including website operation, security, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and legitimate business purposes.

The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

Children’s Privacy

pgcat.org is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the website, please contact us so that appropriate action can be taken.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include the ability to:

Request access to personal information we may hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain information
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Request information about how your data is processed

Some rights may be subject to applicable legal limitations.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the contact information available on pgcat.org.

International Visitors

pgcat.org may be accessed by visitors from different countries. If you access the website from outside the country where our website services or hosting infrastructure are located, your information may be processed or stored in another jurisdiction.

By using the website, you acknowledge that information may be processed in accordance with applicable laws and the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

When changes are made, the updated version will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to remain informed about how information is handled.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of pgcat.org, please contact us through the contact information provided on the website.

Disclaimer About pgcat.org

pgcat.org is an independent informational resource about the open-source pgcat PostgreSQL connection pooler. The website is not the official pgcat project website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the pgcat maintainers or PostgresML.

Information published on pgcat.org is provided for general informational purposes and may change as the underlying software and its documentation evolve.