Amateur Radio Logbook Adif File Analyzer
Last updated: June 2026This Cookie and Privacy Policy explains how the Amateur Radio Logbook Adif File Analyzer ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our web application.
We want you to be absolutely confident about the security of your logbook data:
Your logbook data is 100% private
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings.
Our application uses the following types of cookies:
| Cookie | 🔍 Cookies We Use | 📅 Data Retention | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
preferred_language | Remembers your selected language | 30 days | Essential |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year | Essential |
analytics_consent | Records acceptance of analytics cookies | 730 days | Analytics |
PHPSESSID | PHP session (upload rate limiting, CAPTCHA verification) | Session (browser close) | Essential |
We also use browser localStorage (not cookies) for:
| Key | 🔍 Cookies We Use | 📅 Data Retention |
|---|---|---|
ann_dismissed_* | Remembers dismissed announcement banners | Until cleared |
cookie_consent | Backup of consent state | Until cleared |
When you analyze a logbook, we record aggregate counters only:
These counters are fully anonymous — we cannot trace any counter to a specific user, session, or IP address. They power the public statistics on the home page.
Data Minimization: Only necessary data is collected. We follow privacy-by-design principles: we deliberately chose NOT to store uploaded files, NOT to log IP addresses for analysis, and NOT to use any third-party analytics or tracking.
Our application may use the following third-party services:
If you post a comment, it is checked by Akismet for spam detection.
We load libraries from CDNs (jsdelivr.net). These CDN providers may log your IP address.
| Data | 📅 Data Retention | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ADIF file | 0s | Never leaves your browser; never stored |
| Counters | ∞ | Fully anonymous, cannot be traced to individuals |
| Comments | Admin delete | Publicly visible name + message; email visible only to admin |
| Cookies | 30–730 days | |
| PHP session | Session (browser close) |
When you submit a comment, the following data is collected:
Comments are moderated — they appear publicly only after admin approval.
Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), you have the right to:
Since we collect virtually no personal data from the analyzer itself (your ADIF file never leaves your browser), most of these rights apply only to the comments system.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.
If you have any questions about this Cookie and Privacy Policy, please contact us: