Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to ToolVault ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at toolvault.site.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
Most tools on ToolVault operate entirely within your browser. When you use tools such as the Password Generator, BMI Calculator, or JSON Formatter, any data you enter is processed locally and never transmitted to our servers.
If you contact us via the Contact page, we collect your name, email address, and message content to respond to your inquiry.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URLs
This data is collected through standard web analytics tools to improve site performance and user experience.
3. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., cookie consent preference).
- Analytics cookies: Used via Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site.
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.
4. Google AdSense
ToolVault uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
For more information about how Google uses data, see Google's Privacy Policy.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and improve the ToolVault website
- Respond to your contact inquiries
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months to allow us to respond and follow up. Analytics data is retained per the default retention period of our analytics provider.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@toolvault.site. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
ToolVault is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us personal data, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, contact us at: hello@toolvault.site