Privacy Policy
We process as little data as possible. Most tools run entirely in your browser, so your files never reach our servers.
1. Overview
TechTools ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle information when you use our website at techtools.app.
The short version: We process as little data as possible. Most tools run entirely in your browser.
2. Data We Collect
Files and Content
For browser-based tools (PDF tools, image tools, text tools, developer tools), your files and content are processed entirely within your browser using JavaScript. No files are transmitted to our servers.
If a tool requires server-side processing, we will clearly indicate this. Any files processed server-side are deleted immediately upon completion.
Usage Analytics
We may collect anonymous usage statistics (pages visited, tools used) using privacy-respecting analytics. This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally.
Local Storage
We use your browser's localStorage to save preferences such as recently used tools, bookmarked favorites, and theme settings. This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to us.
4. Advertising
To keep TechTools free, we may display advertisements served by third-party networks, including Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve and measure ads:
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site.
- Google's use of advertising cookies (such as the DoubleClick DART cookie) enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites on the internet.
- Third-party vendors and ad networks may use cookies to personalize the advertising you see.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized ads at www.aboutads.info.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
- Content Delivery Networks (CDN) for serving static assets
- Privacy-respecting analytics services
- Advertising networks such as Google AdSense (see the Advertising section above)
Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review Google's privacy practices at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data, and to opt out of personalized advertising.
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, our advertising partners obtain consent for the use of advertising cookies where required. If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information as defined by the CCPA. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page.
7. Children's Privacy
TechTools is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Security
We use HTTPS for all connections and follow industry security best practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us through our Contact page.