Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At ToolNest - Free Online Tools & Web Utilities, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Input data for our tools (e.g., text for conversion, images for processing)
- Usage preferences and settings
- Feedback and communication with us
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Usage patterns and tool preferences
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our services
- To improve and personalize your experience
- To monitor and analyze usage patterns
- To detect and prevent technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Data Security
We implement various security measures to protect your information:
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Input validation and sanitization
- Secure HTTP headers (HSTS, CSP, XSS Protection)
- CSRF protection
- Regular security audits
5. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Most tool inputs are processed in real-time and not stored permanently.
6. Your Rights
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Data portability
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain basic functionality and security. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics without your consent.
8. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for specific functionalities (e.g., currency conversion rates). These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes to This 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.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@toolnest-freeonlinetools&webutilities.com
Last Updated: 5/11/2025