Where to store an application log file on Windows

Question

Where would be the best \"standard\" place to put an application\'s debug log file in a Windows user environment?

In this particular case, it is an application that

Answer 1

1.The program directory <- not good. Ideally you will only have RX permissions on this folder.

2.The user's desktop <- technically can be done, but I don't like this idea. Polluting desktop... I, as a user, don't like it.

3.The user's local Application Data directory. <- better

My preference is a subdirectory under the program directory (with a clear name like "DebugLog" or something similar). Permissions on that subdirectory should allow creating and writing files ("Change" will be fine)