Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

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

Contact: privacy@toolzone.my

2. What Data We Collect

We collect minimal data to operate and improve the site:

• Usage data: Basic page and device information may be collected if analytics are enabled, such as pages visited, browser type, operating system, and referring URL.
• IP address: Temporarily logged by our hosting provider (Cloudflare) for security and abuse prevention. Not stored by us.
• Ad and affiliate interaction data: Ad networks, sponsor links, or affiliate partners may collect standard interaction data when those placements are enabled and clicked. See each provider'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 understand which tools need improvement when analytics are enabled
• To display clearly disclosed ads, sponsor placements, or affiliate links when enabled
• 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

ToolZone itself keeps tools browser-based. Depending on which monetization and analytics services are enabled, the following cookies may be used:

• Analytics cookies: Track aggregate usage statistics if an analytics service is enabled.
• Advertising cookies: Used by ad networks if advertising is enabled. Google ad preferences can be managed at adssettings.google.com.
• Functional storage: Remember local preferences such as language selection.

You can control cookies and local storage through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

• Ad networks such as Google AdSense — advertising if enabled. Google Privacy Policy
• Analytics services such as Google Analytics 4 — aggregate usage analytics if enabled.
• Affiliate partners — sponsored or affiliate links may use tracking parameters to attribute referrals. See our Affiliate Disclosure.
• 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.my. We respond within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We do not store any tool input data (all processing is local to your browser). If analytics are enabled, retention follows the configured analytics provider settings. Server logs are retained only as needed by the hosting provider for security and abuse prevention.

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.my
Website: toolzone.my