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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2024

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

ToolsHub ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at www.usetools.site (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

The Most Important Thing: Your Files Never Leave Your Device

Every tool on ToolsHub runs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. When you upload an image to our Image Compressor, crop an image with our Image Cropper, or remove a background with our Background Remover, the file is processed by your own device's CPU. The file is never uploaded to any server, never stored in any database, and never accessible to us or any third party. You can verify this by opening your browser's Developer Tools (F12) → Network tab and observing that no file data is transmitted while using our tools.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to operate the Site:

  • Server logs: Our hosting provider automatically logs standard request information including IP address, browser type, referring page, and timestamp. These logs are used solely for security, debugging, and aggregate traffic analytics. They are retained for 30 days and then automatically deleted.
  • Local storage: Some tools (like the Color & Gradient Generator) save your preferences in your browser's localStorage. This data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to us. You can clear it at any time by clearing your browser data.

What We Do NOT Collect

  • We do NOT collect or process the files you upload to any tool.
  • We do NOT require account creation, email addresses, or any personal information to use our tools.
  • We do NOT use tracking cookies.
  • We do NOT sell, rent, or share your data with third parties.
  • We do NOT use analytics services that track individual users (such as Google Analytics with user identifiers).

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect limited information as described in their respective privacy policies:

  • Hosting provider: Serves the static HTML/CSS/JS files. Standard server logs (IP, browser, timestamp) are retained for 30 days for security purposes.
  • Google AdSense: Displays advertisements on the Site. Uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google Privacy Policy. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • jsDelivr CDN: Serves some JavaScript libraries (like Cropper.js and QRCode.js) from their CDN. jsDelivr Privacy Policy
  • Google Fonts: Serves the Inter font family. Google Privacy Policy

Cookies

We do not set any cookies ourselves. Google AdSense may set cookies (such as DART cookie) to serve ads based on your interests. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's previous visits to this website and other websites. Users may opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Data Security

Since all tool processing happens client-side (in your browser), we have no database of user data to secure. The only data we hold is server logs at our hosting provider, which are protected by enterprise-grade security measures.

Your Rights

Depending on your location (EU/EEA, UK, California, etc.), you may have rights including:

  • The right to access personal data we hold about you (limited to server logs).
  • The right to request deletion of your personal data.
  • The right to object to processing of your personal data.
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact us.