Privacy Policy of Parch Linux

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

Parch Linux (Parch Team) is a nonprofit and open-source project dedicated to developing, distributing, and supporting the Parch Linux distribution and related services. Through its official websites, parchlinux.ir and parchlinux.com, the project provides users with information and resources. All activities of this project are conducted based on open-source principles and a commitment to user privacy.

Parch Linux does not collect any user data and does not use cookies or any tracking technologies. When visiting the website or using the distribution, no data is recorded or stored by the Parch team or its community. We believe that users should have complete freedom in using free and open-source software without their information being collected or tracked.

Some software and tools included in Parch Linux may be developed by independent third-party developers outside the core Parch team. These tools are subject to their own privacy policies, and Parch Linux holds no responsibility for any data collected or processed by them. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of these tools before use. Additionally, Parch Linux is not responsible for any third-party software repositories, whether officially recognized or not.

Regarding telemetry data, Parch Linux does not collect any information. However, certain desktop environments such as KDE Plasma and GNOME may collect and send anonymous data to their respective developers to improve performance and user experience. This data is managed by the privacy settings of each desktop environment, and users can disable telemetry collection through their settings. Parch Linux has no control over this process and bears no responsibility for any data sent through these mechanisms.

Most components of Parch Linux are released under the GNU General Public License version 3 (GPL-3). Users are free to view, modify, and distribute the source code, but they must adhere to the terms of the respective licenses. More details about licensing terms can be found in the documentation of each software package.

User security is our priority. Parch Linux does not use any advertising or tracking tools and does not store any user data. The source code of this distribution is fully transparent, allowing users to conduct their own security reviews. However, security also depends on how users utilize the system. It is recommended to use official repositories for software installation, apply security updates regularly, and enable protective measures such as firewalls.

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in regulations, security improvements, or other modifications. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly. Continued use of Parch Linux after any changes signifies acceptance of the revised policy.

For any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, users can contact the Parch Linux team through the official websites parchlinux.ir and parchlinux.com.