Privacy Policy for Aperture Viewer

Effective Date: August 23, 2025

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IMPORTANT NOTICE – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs your use of Aperture Viewer (the "Software"). By using the Software, you agree to be bound by the terms set forth herein.

1. Introduction and Scope

Aperture Viewer is a third-party client for accessing virtual worlds. This Policy outlines our data handling practices. Your use of the Software constitutes your agreement to be bound by this Policy.

2. Data Collection Practices

No Intentional Data Collection: During standard operation, we do not intentionally collect, process, or transmit your personal or usage data. This includes usernames, passwords, IP addresses, system information, or communications. Any future crash reporting feature will require your explicit opt-in.

3. Open Source Transparency

The Software is based on open-source code available for review at our official GitHub repository. This is for transparency and does not constitute a warranty regarding data collection.

4. Client-Side Operation

The Software is designed to operate on your device. We do not operate servers or maintain infrastructure for collecting user data.

5. Necessary Network Communications

To provide essential functionality, the Software makes limited, automated connections to our web infrastructure, which is hosted by GitHub Pages as an external service provider.

a) Update Notification: Upon startup, the Software performs a version check by anonymously requesting a single text file from our website. This process does not transmit any personally identifiable information from your computer.

b) Login Screen: The Software's embedded browser displays our official login page, hosted on our website. This process is functionally identical to visiting a webpage in a standard browser and involves a standard internet connection to GitHub's servers.

The Aperture Viewer Development Team does not receive, have any access to at any time, process, or store any personal data, including IP addresses, from these or any other connections. For information on how GitHub handles data, please refer to the GitHub Privacy Statement.

6. External Services and User Responsibility

The Software facilitates access to external virtual worlds (e.g., Second Life) governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the data practices of these external entities.

7. Data Security and Limitation of Liability

We implement "reasonable security measures" to protect the Software. Our aggregate liability for any claims arising out of or relating to the Software is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

8. Modifications and Redistribution

This Policy applies to the Software in its original form. If you modify or redistribute the Software, you do so at your own risk.

9. Dispute Resolution

This Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA. Any dispute not resolved through negotiation must be resolved through binding arbitration in Wilmington, Delaware.

10. Consent and Acknowledgment

By using the Software, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of third-party software and assume full responsibility for your use.

11. International Considerations

International users are advised to review local legal requirements to ensure their use of the Software complies with all applicable laws.

12. Policy Modifications and Updates

We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time. Your continued use of the Software after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]

14. Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with a qualified legal professional.