Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Data You Enter Into Our Tools

All of the tools on Toolsium operate entirely within your web browser using client-side JavaScript. This means that any data you type, paste, upload, or otherwise input into our tools is processed locally on your device. We do not collect, transmit, store, or have access to any data you enter into our tools.

This includes, but is not limited to, text entered into text tools, numbers entered into calculators and converters, passwords generated by our password generator, and any other information processed by any tool on the Site.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through third-party services we use to operate and maintain the Site:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search engine
• General geographic location (country/region level)
• Device type (desktop, tablet, or mobile)

This information is collected through Google Analytics and is used solely to understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.

1.3 Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us through our contact form or by email, we will receive the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.

2. Local Storage (Your Browser)

Toolsium uses your browser's localStorage feature to store a small amount of data directly on your device. This data never leaves your browser and is not transmitted to any server. We use localStorage for:

• Theme preference: Whether you have selected light mode or dark mode, so your preference persists between visits.
• Recently used tools: A list of the tools you have recently visited, displayed on the homepage for your convenience.

You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or site data through your browser settings. Clearing this data will reset your theme to the system default and remove the recently used tools list.

3. Cookies

Toolsium itself does not set any first-party cookies. However, third-party services we use (Google Analytics and Google AdSense) may place cookies on your device. These cookies are used for:

3.1 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics about how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users and to throttle request rates. These cookies do not contain personal information.

Google Analytics data is used to understand which tools are most popular, how visitors find the Site, and how we can improve the user experience. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses.

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3.2 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google AdSense and its partners may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to the Site or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your browsing history.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party cookies for advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or www.youronlinechoices.eu (for European users).

4. Cookie Consent

When you first visit the Site, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies (advertising and analytics cookies). Essential cookies required for the basic functionality of the Site may be used without consent, in accordance with applicable law.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some features on the Site.

For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit your browser's help documentation:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5. Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements on the Site. This allows us to keep all of our tools free for everyone to use.

Third-party ad vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to the Site or other websites. Google and its advertising partners may collect and use data to personalize the ads shown to you. This data may include:

• Cookies placed on your browser by advertising networks
• Browsing activity across websites that participate in ad networks
• General device and location information

We do not control the data collection practices of these third-party advertisers. We encourage you to review Google's advertising policies and privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

6. How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To improve the Site: Analytics data helps us understand which tools are popular and how visitors navigate the Site.
• To display advertisements: Ad-related cookies allow Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements, which fund the operation of the Site.
• To respond to inquiries: Contact form submissions are used solely to address your questions, suggestions, or concerns.
• To maintain site functionality: localStorage data provides a better user experience through theme persistence and recent tools tracking.

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

7. Data Retention

Since our tools do not collect or transmit user data, there is no tool-related data to retain.

Contact form submissions (name, email, and message content) are retained only for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, typically no longer than 12 months.

Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months in accordance with Google's default retention settings.

LocalStorage data on your device persists until you manually clear it through your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through the Site. The Site is served over HTTPS, which encrypts data in transit between your browser and our servers.

Because our tools process all data locally in your browser, the risk of data interception or unauthorized access to your tool data is inherently minimized. No data you enter into our tools passes through our servers.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information through our contact form, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related data protection laws. These rights include:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or where processing is based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within 30 days. Since our tools do not collect personal data, most requests will relate only to contact form data or cookie/analytics preferences.

Legal Basis for Processing: Where we process personal data, we do so on the following legal bases:

• Consent: For analytics and advertising cookies (obtained through our cookie consent mechanism).
• Legitimate Interests: For operating and improving the Site and responding to inquiries.

11. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include:

• Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose about you.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

Do Not Sell My Personal Information: Toolsium does not sell your personal information. We do not engage in the sale of personal data as defined by the CCPA.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us or email us at contact@toolsium.com. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days.

12. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: contact@toolsium.com
• Contact Form: https://toolsium.com/contact.html

We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.