Privacy Policy
& Data Protection

Your privacy is our priority. Learn how we protect your data and ensure complete security across all our tools and services.

Last updated: September 18, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Tools Are Cool, we believe your privacy is a fundamental right. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your information when you use our free online tools and services.

The short version: We don't collect, store, or transmit your personal data. All our tools process your information entirely in your browser, ensuring complete privacy and security.

What We DON'T Collect

Personal Information:

No names, emails, addresses, or personal details

Tool Data:

No text, files, calculations, or tool inputs

Account Information:

No user accounts, passwords, or profiles

Financial Data:

No payment info, bank details, or financial data

Location Data:

No GPS coordinates or precise location tracking

Device Information:

No device fingerprinting or detailed system info

Client-Side Processing: How It Works

All our tools (text processors, calculators, converters, generators, etc.) use client-side processing. This means:

1

Browser Processing

All computations happen in your browser using JavaScript. No data leaves your device.

2

Instant Results

Real-time processing without server communication or data transmission.

3

Complete Privacy

Your sensitive data stays private and secure on your own device.

Our Privacy-First Tool Categories:

Text Tools: Case converters, formatters, extractors
Devs: JSON formatters, code validators, generators
Finance: Calculators, budget planners, converters
Design: Color tools, QR generators, utilities

Minimal Analytics & Cookies

We use minimal, privacy-focused analytics to understand how our tools are used and improve the user experience:

📊 What We Track

  • Page Views: Which tools are most popular
  • General Location: Country/region only (no precise location)
  • Browser Type: To ensure compatibility
  • Device Type: Mobile vs. desktop usage

🍪 Cookie Usage

  • Essential: Session management and preferences
  • Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics (Google Analytics)
  • No Tracking: No cross-site tracking or advertising cookies
  • Control: You can disable cookies in your browser

Privacy-First
Technology

Experience the freedom of truly private online tools. Every calculation, conversion, and operation happens securely in your browser, ensuring your data never leaves your device.

Join thousands of users who trust our commitment to privacy, security, and transparency. Your data, your device, your control.

Security Measures & Protection

🔒 Technical Security

  • HTTPS Encryption: All connections are encrypted with TLS/SSL
  • No Data Storage: We don't store your personal or tool data
  • Secure Hosting: Infrastructure protected by industry standards
  • Regular Updates: Security patches and vulnerability management

🛡️ Privacy Protection

  • Local Processing: Data never leaves your browser
  • No Surveillance: We don't monitor or track your activities
  • Open Source: Transparent code and no hidden functionality
  • No Backdoors: No remote access or data collection mechanisms

Legal Compliance & Rights

🇪🇺 GDPR Compliance

  • Data Minimization: We collect only essential anonymous data
  • Right to Access: Request information about any data we have
  • Right to Deletion: Request removal of your data
  • Lawful Basis: Legitimate interest for service improvement

🇺🇸 Other Regulations

  • CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act compliance
  • COPPA: No services directed at children under 13
  • International: Compliance with global privacy standards
  • Updates: Policy changes communicated transparently

Your Privacy Rights & Controls

Even though we collect minimal data, you have full control over your privacy:

🌐 Browser Controls

Disable cookies, clear local storage, use private/incognito mode, or employ browser privacy extensions.

📧 Contact Us

Request data deletion, access information, or ask privacy questions via email.

🔒 Ad Blockers

Use ad blockers or privacy tools to block analytics. Our tools will still work perfectly.

🛡️ VPN Usage

Use VPNs or Tor for additional privacy. All our tools function normally with privacy networks.

Third-Party Services & Links

🔗 Services We Use

  • Google Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics with IP anonymization
  • CDN Services: Fast global content delivery (no tracking)
  • Hosting Provider: Secure infrastructure with privacy compliance

⚠️ External Links

  • Documentation: Links to official API docs and references
  • Social Media: Links to our official social profiles
  • No Responsibility: External sites have their own privacy policies

Contact Us & Policy Updates

📞 Get in Touch

Email Contact

Send your privacy questions directly to: contact@toolsarecool.com

Data Requests

Want to know what data we have? We can confirm we don't store your personal data or tool inputs - everything processes locally in your browser.

Support

For general support and questions, visit our Contact page or email us directly.

🔄 Policy Updates

Notification Method

We notify users of significant privacy policy changes via prominent banners on our website. We do not send email notifications as we don't collect email addresses.

What's New

Key recent updates: clarified how client-side processing protects your data, updated cookie and analytics descriptions, and strengthened our statements about data protection. See the "Last updated" date at the top for the effective version.

Provide Feedback

Tell us if the policy is clear or suggest improvements — your feedback helps us stay transparent. Email us your thoughts.

Send Feedback

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over your cookie preferences. Update your choices at any time using the controls below:

ℹ️ Current Cookie Status

Consent Given:No

Our Privacy Promise

Your privacy is not negotiable. We've built our entire platform around the principle that your data belongs to you and should stay with you. Every tool, every feature, every calculation happens in your browser, ensuring that your sensitive information never leaves your control.