Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 15, 2024

Information We Collect

🔒 Privacy-First Approach

Most of our tools run entirely in your browser. Your data is processed locally and never sent to our servers.

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (pages visited, time spent, general location)
  • Server Logs: Our web server automatically logs IP addresses, browser information, and timestamps for security and performance monitoring
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies to improve our service

Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: When you email us, we collect your email address and message content
  • Tool Data: For most tools, your input data is processed locally in your browser and never transmitted to our servers

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and maintain our free online tools
  • Analyze website usage to improve user experience
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Monitor for security threats and prevent abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services like Google Analytics (anonymized data only)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
  • Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)

Cookies and Tracking

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for basic site functionality and security

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with our site

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work without essential cookies.

Your Rights and Choices

  • Access: Request information about what personal data we have about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
  • Opt-out: Disable analytics cookies through your browser settings
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@webtoolshq.com.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security monitoring and updates
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure hosting infrastructure with reputable providers

International Users

WebToolsHQ is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last modified" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: