LEGAL

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 20, 2025 · Effective immediately

Short version: We don't sell your data. Most tools run entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to our servers. We use Google AdSense and Analytics which collect standard usage data per their own policies.

1. Who We Are

ToolZone ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at toolzone.io — a free collection of online utilities for developers, writers, and everyday users. We are committed to protecting your privacy.

Contact: privacy@toolzone.io

2. What Data We Collect

We collect minimal data to operate and improve the site:

Usage data: Pages visited, time on site, browser type, operating system, referring URL — collected automatically via Google Analytics 4.
IP address: Temporarily logged by our hosting provider (Cloudflare) for security and abuse prevention. Not stored by us.
Ad interaction data: Google AdSense collects data to serve relevant ads. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
Tool inputs: Text, files, or data you paste into our tools. This data is processed entirely in your browser and is never sent to our servers.

3. How We Use Your Data

To analyze which tools are most popular and improve them
To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
To detect and prevent abuse, spam, or security threats
To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.

4. Cookies

We use the following cookies:

Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4): Track anonymous usage statistics. You can opt out via Google's opt-out tool.
Advertising cookies (Google AdSense): Used to serve personalized ads. You can manage preferences at adssettings.google.com.
Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., dark/light mode). These are strictly necessary.

You can control cookies via our Cookie Consent banner or your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

Google AdSense — advertising. Google Privacy Policy
Google Analytics 4 — usage analytics. Data anonymized, IP anonymization enabled.
Cloudflare — CDN and security. Cloudflare Privacy Policy

6. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Object to processing of your data
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@toolzone.io. We respond within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months. We do not store any tool input data (all processing is local to your browser). Server logs are purged after 7 days.

8. Children's Privacy

ToolZone is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of ToolZone after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests:
Email: privacy@toolzone.io
Website: toolzone.io