Privacy Policy

Overview

ToolPad ("we," "our," or "us") provides free online developer tools. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. We are committed to transparency and do not store your personal data when you use our tools.

Data We Collect and Do Not Collect

We do not store personal data. All tool processing (e.g., JSON formatting, Base64 encoding, hashing) happens locally in your browser. Your inputs and outputs never leave your device and are not transmitted to our servers or stored by us.

We do not require accounts, sign-ups, or login. We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personally identifiable information (PII) for use of the tools themselves.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Advertising: We display ads via Google AdSense. Third parties, including Google, may place and read cookies on your browser to serve ads, measure ad performance, and tailor advertising. You can learn more about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps here.
• Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated information such as pages visited, referral sources, and general usage patterns. This helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve it. This data is aggregated and not used to identify you personally.
• Preferences: We may store preferences (e.g., theme) locally in your browser to improve your experience.

You can control or block cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect ad relevance and some site features.

Google AdSense and Third-Party Ads

We use Google AdSense to show ads on our site. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites, and to measure ad performance. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, see How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymized data such as page views, approximate location (country/region), device type, and browser type. This helps us improve our site and tools. We do not use analytics to identify individual users or to track you across other sites for advertising purposes beyond what is described above.

Your Rights and Choices

You can control cookies via your browser, opt out of personalized ads via Google Ads Settings, and use our tools without creating an account. If you have questions or requests regarding your data, please contact us.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit ToolPad, we display a cookie consent banner that lets you choose whether to accept advertising and analytics cookies. If you click "Only Necessary," we will not load Google AdSense or Google Analytics. If you click "Accept All," those services will be enabled. Your choice is stored in your browser and respected on future visits. You can clear your browser's local storage at any time to reset your preference.

Rights for EEA, UK, and Switzerland Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or equivalent local laws:

• Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data (the "right to be forgotten").
• Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to data portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You can object to processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing.
• Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.

Because ToolPad does not collect personal data through its tools, and because third-party data (analytics, advertising) is processed by Google under their own privacy terms, most of these rights should be exercised directly with Google. For any data we hold (e.g., contact emails you send us), please reach out via our Contact page.

Rights for California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
• Right to delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
• Right to opt out of sale or sharing: We do not sell your personal information. Third-party advertising through Google AdSense may involve sharing data with Google; you can opt out via Google Ads Settings.
• Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise your rights, please contact us. We will respond within 45 days as required by law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, please visit our Contact page.