Privacy Policy
We believe privacy is a right, not a feature. Here's exactly how we handle your data.
Our Core Privacy Commitment
OnlineTools is built around a simple principle: your data belongs to you. The vast majority of our tools process everything locally in your browser. We collect no usage analytics and store no personal data without your explicit consent.
1Information We Collect
We collect the minimum data necessary to operate the Service. Here is a summary:
| Data Type | Purpose | Retained? |
|---|---|---|
| IP Address (server logs) | Security & rate limiting | Up to 7 days |
| Browser/OS type | Error diagnostics only | Never stored |
| Contact form submissions | Respond to your message | Until resolved |
| Files uploaded to tools | Tool processing (client-side) | Never — not sent to server |
2How Tools Process Your Data
For tools that require server-side processing (such as PDF compression via Ghostscript), your file is:
- Transmitted over HTTPS with full encryption
- Processed in an isolated temporary directory
- Automatically deleted within 60 seconds of processing
- Never logged, indexed, or stored for future use
4Third-Party Services
We load a small number of external resources:
- Google Fonts — typography loading (can be blocked without breaking functionality)
- jsDelivr / CDNJS / unpkg — open-source JavaScript libraries for tool functionality
- No advertising networks
- No analytics services (no Google Analytics, no Hotjar)
These CDN services may log your IP address per their own privacy policies.
5Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access — request a copy of any personal data we hold
- Right to Erasure — request deletion of any personal data
- Right to Correction — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to Object — object to processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
6Children's Privacy
OnlineTools is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately.
7Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security practices including:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption on all connections
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Input validation and sanitization
- Automatic deletion of any temporarily stored files
- No plaintext storage of any sensitive data
8Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this page regularly. Continued use of our Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9Contact Us
Questions or concerns about your privacy? We're here to help:
- 📧 Privacy: [email protected]
- 📋 Contact Form