Privacy & Software Safety

Last updated: October 27, 2026

RebelTortuga shares free, open-source diagnostic and repair tools, gaming utilities, and local AI workflows. Our publishing standards emphasize clear documentation, transparent downloads, and user control.

We aim to follow Google’s Unwanted Software Policy, including disclosure of significant software functions and informed approval of system changes. This statement does not imply endorsement or certification by Google or other companies.

Official downloads and source code

Download from the project repositories linked on this website. Other copies may be outdated or modified. Each repository provides source code, requirements, documentation, and licensing information. Read the release notes for the version you download. Third-party applications, custom nodes, and models may require separate installation.

Choose a clearly labeled download link when you want a file. Opening a GitHub release page lets you inspect the release before selecting a download.

Before running a tool

Read the project documentation and confirm that the tool supports your system and intended task. Diagnostic and repair tools can access files, change settings, remove selected data, or modify system configuration. Some actions require administrator permission or closed applications. Review the action’s description and confirmation prompts before proceeding.

Run diagnostics first where available. Choose repairs based on the problem you are investigating rather than running every repair. Keep Windows and security software updated. If a download produces an unexpected security warning, pause and report the exact warning. Do not disable antivirus protection or organizational security controls simply to run a tool.

Backups and recovery

Back up important files before making repairs or changing settings. A project’s backup feature protects only the files and settings it actually includes; it is not necessarily a complete computer backup. Check its documented scope, exclusions, destination, and restoration procedure.

Confirm that your backup completed successfully and contains the expected files. Restoring an older backup can overwrite newer settings or data. Deleting a toolkit does not automatically undo repairs or restore deleted files.

File verification

When a release provides SHA-256 checksums, compare the downloaded file’s checksum with the published value before running it. If they differ, stop and obtain a fresh copy from the official release page. A matching checksum confirms that the file matches the published version; it does not independently establish that the software is harmless.

Consult each release for available checksums, signatures, and verification instructions. Do not assume every release is digitally signed or independently audited.

Privacy and data handling

Website privacy

RebelTortuga does not ask visitors to create an account or submit personal information to browse projects or access downloads.

GitHub provides hosting, and features such as Google Fonts, GitHub project information, and embedded YouTube videos connect to their respective providers. These services may process technical information under their own privacy policies. Google’s privacy policy covers its services.

External links, including GitHub and Ko-fi, lead to services with separate privacy practices.

Downloaded software

Website analytics and downloaded software are separate. Consult each project’s documentation and source code for its data handling, dependencies, and network activity. Backup files, application profiles, and diagnostic reports may contain sensitive information, including usernames, local paths, settings, or saved account data. Review files before sharing them. Never upload complete browser profiles, passwords, access tokens, or private backups to public issues.

AI workflows may depend on third-party nodes with their own behavior and data practices. Running a workflow locally does not, by itself, establish that every dependency operates without network access.

Third-party software and external links

Some projects require separately installed applications, custom nodes, or AI models. These components have their own maintainers, licenses, requirements, and privacy practices. Review upstream documentation and licenses before installation or updates; requirements and permissions may differ between versions.

External resources can change. A link does not guarantee ongoing availability, compatibility, or safety.

Removing software

Follow the removal instructions for the relevant project. Check its documentation for settings, logs, backups, scheduled tasks, or other files that may remain outside the extracted project folder. If instructions are missing or unclear, ask in that repository before deleting unfamiliar files.

Preserve any backups or reports you want to keep. Review third-party dependencies separately. Removing software does not necessarily reverse changes previously made to applications or system settings.

Licenses and limitations

Each project is governed by its included license. Third-party components retain their separate terms. Compatibility and results vary by system. No software can be guaranteed free of defects or security vulnerabilities. Review documented limitations before use. Donations are optional and do not replace a project’s license terms.

Report a concern

Use the relevant project’s GitHub Issues page for ordinary bugs, documentation corrections, and feature requests. Include the project version, Windows or application version, reproduction steps, and relevant error text. Remove personal information from logs and screenshots before posting.

Do not disclose exploitable vulnerabilities, credentials, or sensitive security details in public issues. Use the repository’s Security → Report a vulnerability option when available. If that option is unavailable, request a private reporting channel through a general issue without publishing vulnerability details or sensitive attachments.