Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10/13/2025

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our tools, we may automatically collect certain technical information including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website

Information You Provide

Some of our tools process information that you input, such as text to format, URLs to shorten, or data to encode. This information is processed locally in your browser whenever possible and is not stored on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information
  • To provide and maintain our free online tools
  • To improve our services and user experience
  • To analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
  • To ensure security and prevent abuse
  • To comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to enable basic functionality of our website, such as remembering your preferences and maintaining session state.

Analytics Cookies

We may use Google Analytics to understand how our visitors interact with our website. This helps us identify popular tools and areas for improvement.

Cookie Consent

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some tools.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage insights
  • Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements
  • External APIs: Some tools use third-party APIs for functionality (e.g., IP geolocation, currency conversion)
5. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Most tool inputs are processed in real-time and not stored. Analytics data is retained for 26 months in accordance with Google Analytics policies.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including: SSL encryption, secure coding practices, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@online-tools.com

Address: 123 Tool Street, Digital City, Tech State 12345, USA

Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days