Privacy Policy
Welcome to free-tools.io ("we", "our", "us"). We operate a collection of free web tools that are supported by advertising. Protecting your privacy is fundamental to our design philosophy: we only collect data that is essential to provide our services.
1. Key Principles
- No accounts required: You can use all our tools without creating an account.
- Client-side processing: Most tools run entirely in your browser - your data never leaves your device.
- Minimal server data: When server processing is needed, we delete your data immediately after processing.
- Transparency: We clearly explain what data we collect and why.
2. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Email: contact@free-tools.io
3. Data Collection and Use
We collect minimal data to:
- Operate our services: Display pages, prevent abuse, and monitor traffic volumes.
- Improve tools: Identify and fix performance issues or errors.
- Display ads: Support our free service through advertising.
- Respond to inquiries: When you contact us via email.
We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. Data Sharing
Your data may be accessed by:
- Our team: Only authorized personnel who need the information to operate the service.
- Service providers: Trusted partners (hosting, security, analytics) bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use:
- Essential cookies: For functionality like theme preferences.
- Advertising cookies: To manage ad frequency and measure effectiveness.
- LocalStorage: To store client-side preferences.
You can manage cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work optimally without them.
6. Analytics
We use privacy-focused analytics to understand usage patterns without identifying individuals. Our analytics:
- Don't use cookies
- Anonymize IP addresses
- Don't create user profiles
7. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
- Server logs: 30 days (then anonymized or deleted)
- Emails: Until resolved, then archived for record-keeping
- Tool data: Immediately deleted after processing
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@free-tools.io. We respond within 30 days.
9. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We're not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have, please contact us immediately for removal.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption for all traffic
- Regular security updates
- Access controls
- Monitoring systems
While no system is 100% secure, we're committed to protecting your data.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be:
- Posted on our homepage
- Noted with a new "Last Updated" date
- Available in our change log
Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.