Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Operator Info

Welcome to CoolTools. We are dedicated to delivering professional browser-based utility tools without compromising your data privacy. This Policy details what information we handle, how cookies serve personalization, and the security protocols built into the site structure. By using our service, you agree to the conditions outlined in this statement.

2. Client-Side Local Processing

Unlike typical online conversion sites, CoolTools does not upload your documents, images, code files, or text data to remote servers. All processing operations (including barcode/QR generation, image compression, PDF merging, JWT decoding, and text case conversion) happen entirely locally inside your browser sandbox memory using client-side JavaScript libraries. No database stores your raw files, text inputs, or generated output assets, preventing data interception.

3. Cookies & Google AdSense Advertising

We run third-party advertising services (Google AdSense) on this platform to fund operations. To comply with AdSense policy guidelines, we disclose the following:

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.

4. Performance Analytics & Metrics

To monitor page speeds, rendering failures, and visitor traffic, we load basic telemetry analytics trackers (Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity) in production builds. These trackers record aggregate browser details (such as screen size, region, page visits, and click coordinates). No document text, private key inputs, file names, or generated outputs are ever read by or sent to these tracking services.

5. Local Caching & Data Retention

To improve your user experience, the website caches certain non-personal configuration values inside your browser's HTML5 localStorage database:

• Configurations: Caches user choices like Pomodoro timers, custom stopwatch laps, and theme selections (Light/Dark mode).
• Activity History: Maintains a temporary local running log of actions performed on tools in the navigation toolbar popover.
• Retention:This data remains isolated inside your device's browser profile sandbox and is never synced to cloud networks. You can clear it instantly at any time by wiping your browser history cache.

6. GDPR & CCPA User Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you carry specific rights under the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Erasure & Deletion: Since we do not store personal information on servers, there are no database records to delete. To erase local configuration variables, clear your browser cookies.
• Do Not Sell My Info (CCPA): We do not sell or share personal data with external brokers. You can control third-party ad personalization cookies using the consent dashboard below or your browser settings.
• Right to Access: You may request a summary of any information held about you. As we do not maintain a backend user database, there is nothing to retrieve beyond what is stored in your own browser.
• Right to Object: You may object to analytics or advertising data collection at any time using the consent controls provided below.

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). CoolTools is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect, request, or store any personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a minor has entered details or shared information, please reset the consent preferences below.