Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Privatool is a privacy-first online tools website. Unlike most online tools, Privatool processes all files directly in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your files are never uploaded to our servers.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it. By using Privatool, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us via our contact form, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Subject and message

This information is stored in our secure database and used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not use it for marketing without your explicit consent.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Privatool, we automatically collect:

• Page views and navigation paths
• Tool usage events (e.g., tool opened, tool completed — no file data)
• IP address (anonymized by Google Analytics 4)
• Browser type and device type (aggregate only)
• Country (aggregate only, no city-level)

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Files you process with our tools — they are never uploaded
• File contents or metadata of any kind
• Account credentials (no login required for free tools)
• Payment information (handled entirely by Stripe if applicable)

3. How Your Files Are Processed

When you use any Privatool tool, your files are processed entirely within your browser using client-side JavaScript and WebAssembly technology. Your files never leave your device.

Tool outputs (compressed images, converted files, etc.) are generated as temporary browser object URLs (blob:) that exist only in your browser memory and are revoked when you close the tab or navigate away.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Privatool uses the following cookies:

We use Google Analytics 4 solely to understand how tools are used so we can improve them. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or adjust your browser's privacy settings.

5. Third-Party Services

Privatool uses the following third-party services:

6. Data Retention

• Contact form submissions: retained for 2 years, then permanently deleted.
• Analytics data: retained per Google Analytics settings (14 months by default).
• File data: not retained — files never reach our servers.

7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to deletion: Request that we delete your personal data.
• Right to portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes.
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@privatool.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Privatool does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us personal information, please contact us at support@privatool.com and we will promptly delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of Privatool after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices: