Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 7, 2025

Welcome to Rief Softwares (“we”, “our”, “us”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when using our website https://maximilianrief.com, our software Simple Break Reminder, and our services.

By using our website or software, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect the following information when you purchase or interact with our services:

  • Email address (provided during the purchase process).
  • Order details (including transaction amount and payment method).

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When using Simple Break Reminder, our software may collect:

  • Device identifier:
    • Environment.MachineName (your device’s name).
    • Environment.UserName (your Windows username).
  • IP Address: Collected for security and fraud prevention purposes.
  • Affiliate Link Tracking: When an affiliate link is used, we collect:
    • User Agent (browser and device information).
    • IP Address.
    • URL accessed through the affiliate link.

Additionally, when visiting our website, Google Analytics may collect anonymous usage data to improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To process orders and provide access to purchased software.
  • To verify licenses and prevent unauthorized access.
  • To check for software updates and compatibility.
  • To improve our services and analyze website traffic.
  • To detect fraud and ensure security.
  • To track affiliate link usage for commission validation.

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

3. Payments & Third-Party Services

We process payments through:

  • PayPal
  • WooCommerce Payments
  • Direct transactions handled by us

⚠️ We do not store or process your credit card details directly. Payments are handled securely by third-party payment processors. Please review their privacy policies for further details.

4. Data Storage & Security

  • We store customer emails and order details indefinitely for record-keeping and support purposes.
  • Data is protected using industry-standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access.
  • License validation and software updates are processed through a secure server located in a US datacenter.

5. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your data.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Object to certain processing activities.

To make such requests, contact us at startups297@gmail.com.

6. Cookies & Tracking

  • We use Google Analytics to track website traffic.
  • We collect IP addresses for security purposes.
  • We track User Agent, IP, and URL for affiliate link usage.
  • No advertising or third-party marketing trackers are used.

If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Tool.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on https://maximilianrief.com.

8. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: startups297@gmail.com
🌍 Website: https://maximilianrief.com