Privacy and cookies
How TotalShareware uses information when you browse the directory or use an account.
Who is responsible
The operator of TotalShareware.com is responsible for the information described here. For privacy requests, use the Contact Us form and select “Privacy request” as the subject.
Information the site uses
- Public user accounts: name, email address, country and password.
- Developer accounts: company and contact details, username, password and account activity.
- Software listings: product details and the links and images submitted with a listing.
- Contact requests: the email address, subject and message you provide.
- Category updates: your email address and the category you choose to follow.
- Technical operation: session information needed to keep you signed in, and download and page counts used to operate the directory.
New account passwords are stored as one-way password hashes. Legacy account passwords are upgraded to this format the next time they sign in successfully.
Cookies and optional services
The site uses an essential session cookie for signed-in areas. It also stores your theme and optional-service choice in your browser’s local storage.
The site loads its fonts from Google Fonts. When the fonts are requested, Google receives the browser’s network request, which may include your IP address and technical browser information.
Google advertising scripts load only after you accept optional services. Analytics is disabled unless a measurement ID is configured, and it also requires your consent. You can change your choice with .
Links to other sites
Software download, product and publisher links lead to other websites. Those sites have their own privacy practices; review them before sharing information or downloading files.
Your choices and requests
You can ask to access, correct or delete personal information, or raise another privacy concern, using the Contact Us form. Requests are handled under the privacy rules that apply to the site and your location.
Information is kept for as long as needed to provide the requested account or directory service and to meet applicable legal obligations.