Privacy Policy

Overview

DevToolbox ("we") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the DevToolbox website and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you sign in with Google, we receive from Google: your name, email address, profile picture, and Google account ID.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our services, we may automatically collect: device information (browser type, operating system), IP address, access time and date, and which tools and features you use.

1.3 Locally Processed Data

Important: Most of our tools (e.g. JSON formatter, Base64 encode/decode, hash calculators) run entirely in your browser. Data you enter in these tools is not sent to our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: provide and maintain our services; personalize your experience (e.g. favorites, history); improve our products and services; communicate with you about the service; and ensure the security of our services.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties, except: with your explicit consent; when required by law; or to protect our legitimate interests.

4. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information: HTTPS for data in transit; regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices; and limiting access to personal information to employees and contractors who need it.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage to: keep you signed in; remember your preferences (e.g. theme); and store your favorite tools list.

Third-party cookies: We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may set cookies on your device. You can manage or opt out of personalized ads via Google ad settings.

6. Third-Party Services

We use: Google OAuth (authentication), Google AdSense (ads), Cloudflare (hosting and security). Please refer to each provider's privacy policy for details.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal information that we hold, and to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page and the "Last updated" date will be revised accordingly.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or suggestions, please contact us at support@tools-dev.com or https://tools-dev.com.