Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how SimpleToolbox.dev collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our online tools and services.
1. Introduction
Welcome to SimpleToolbox.dev ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your data.
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our website and tools ("Services").
Important: Our tools are designed to run entirely in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or have access to the content you generate (passwords, converted files, processed images, etc.) unless explicitly stated otherwise.
2. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Services:
2.1. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
- Technical Data: Browser type and version, operating system, device type, IP address (anonymized), and approximate location (country/city level)
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information stored by cookies, local storage, and other tracking technologies
2.2. Information You Provide
When you use specific tools, you may provide:
- Uploaded Files: Images, PDFs, or other files you upload for processing (processed locally in your browser)
- Input Data: Text, URLs, or parameters you enter into our tools
- Contact Information: If you choose to contact us via email or feedback forms
2.3. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect information:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis (anonymized data)
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
- Vercel Analytics: For performance monitoring
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
| To provide and maintain our Services | Performance of contract | Technical data, usage data |
| To improve and personalize user experience | Legitimate interests | Usage data, cookies |
| To analyze usage patterns and optimize performance | Legitimate interests | Analytics data |
| To display relevant advertisements | Consent (where required) | Cookies, ad identifiers |
| To respond to inquiries and provide support | Performance of contract | Contact information |
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1. Storage Location and Duration
- Automatically collected data: Stored for up to 26 months in aggregated, anonymized form
- User-provided content: Not stored on our servers (processed locally in your browser)
- Contact information: Retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry
4.2. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security updates and vulnerability assessments
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Secure hosting infrastructure through Vercel
Local Processing: Most tools process data entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Files you upload are never transmitted to our servers unless a tool explicitly requires server-side processing (which will be clearly indicated).
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Deliver personalized advertisements
5.1. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Enable core functionality (security, network management) | Session |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising Cookies | Deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance | Up to 1 year |
5.2. Cookie Control
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
For more information about managing cookies, visit AllAboutCookies.org.
6. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: Privacy Policy
- Vercel Analytics: Privacy Policy
We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they handle your information.
7. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at legal@simpletoolbox.dev.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your country, where data protection laws may differ.
By using our Services, you consent to such transfers. We implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected.
10. 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.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: legal@simpletoolbox.dev
Website: simpletoolbox.dev