Privacy Policy

Privacy Summary

TL;DR: We respect your privacy. Your files are processed locally in your browser and never uploaded to our servers. We don't collect personal information, and we use minimal analytics and advertising to keep our service free.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We do NOT collect any personal information such as:

• Names, email addresses, or phone numbers
• User accounts or registration data
• Files or documents you process with our tools
• Content of your text, images, or other data

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may collect limited, non-personal information automatically:

• Usage Analytics: Page views, tool usage, and general website statistics
• Technical Information: Browser type, device type, and screen resolution
• Performance Data: Page load times and error reports

1.3 Contact Form Information

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

• Name and email address (to respond to your inquiry)
• Message content (to address your questions or feedback)
• This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry

2. How Your Files Are Processed

• Your files never leave your device
• We cannot see your files or their contents
• No files are uploaded to our servers
• Processing is done using JavaScript in your browser
• Your data remains completely private and secure

3. Cookies and Local Storage

3.1 Essential Cookies

We use minimal cookies and local storage for:

• Theme Preference: Remembering your dark/light mode choice
• Tool Settings: Saving your preferences for individual tools
• These are stored locally and not transmitted to our servers

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand:

• Which tools are most popular
• How to improve user experience
• General usage patterns (no personal data)

3.3 Advertising Cookies

To keep our service free, we display advertisements that may use cookies for:

• Showing relevant ads
• Measuring ad effectiveness
• These are managed by third-party advertising networks

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdSense/AdMob

We use Google's advertising services to display ads:

• Google may collect information to show personalized ads
• You can opt out of personalized advertising in your Google settings
• View Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Analytics Services

We may use analytics services to improve our website:

• These services collect anonymous usage data
• No personal information is shared
• Data is used only for website improvement

4.3 CDN Services

We use Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) for:

• Faster loading of fonts and icons
• JavaScript libraries for tool functionality
• These services may log basic access information

5. Data Security

We implement several security measures:

• HTTPS Encryption: All communication is encrypted
• Local Processing: No sensitive data transmission
• No User Accounts: No stored passwords or personal data
• Regular Updates: We keep our security measures current

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Data Control

Since we don't collect personal data, you have complete control:

• Your files never leave your device
• You can clear browser data anytime
• No account deletion needed (we don't have accounts)

6.2 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser:

• Block all cookies (may affect functionality)
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for future cookies

6.3 Advertising Choices

You can opt out of personalized advertising:

• Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
• Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information immediately.

8. International Users

Our website is accessible worldwide. Since we don't collect personal data and all processing is local:

• No personal data crosses borders
• GDPR compliance is maintained through minimal data collection
• Local privacy laws are respected

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Changes will be:

• Posted on this page with an updated date
• Significant changes will be highlighted
• Continued use implies acceptance of changes

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our practices:

• Email: privacy@smartutilitytools.com
• Contact Form: Use our contact page
• Response Time: We typically respond within 48 hours

Remember: Your privacy is our priority. We've designed our tools to work without compromising your personal information or data security.