Welcome to Toolriz ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate the website toolriz.com and all associated subdomains and tools. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our free online tools.

At Toolriz, privacy is not an afterthought — it is a core design principle. Our tools are built to function entirely within your browser. This means any document you upload, any image you compress, any PDF you edit, or any calculation you run is processed on your own device and is never transmitted to our servers.

Please read this policy carefully. By using Toolriz, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website.

Who This Policy Applies To

• All visitors who browse toolriz.com
• Users who use any free tool hosted on the platform
• Users who contact us via email or contact forms
• Any individual or business accessing the website from any region in the world

We collect two types of information: information you provide directly, and information collected automatically when you visit our website. We want to be transparent about every category.

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Contact Form Submissions: When you reach out via our Contact Us page, we collect your name, email address, and the message content you submit.
• Email Correspondence: If you email us directly, we retain those communications to respond to your queries and for record-keeping purposes.
• Feedback & Bug Reports: Any feedback, suggestions, or bug reports you voluntarily submit to us.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information is automatically collected by our hosting infrastructure and analytics systems:

Data Type	What It Includes	Purpose
Log Data	IP address, browser type, OS, referring URL, pages visited, time & date	Security monitoring, error diagnosis
Usage Data	Which tools were used, session duration, feature interactions	Improving tool performance & UX
Device Data	Screen resolution, device type (mobile/desktop), language setting	Responsive design optimization
Analytics Data	Aggregated, anonymized traffic statistics	Understanding usage trends

C. What We Do NOT Collect

• The content of any files you upload or process through our tools (PDFs, images, documents, etc.)
• Calculator inputs such as your age, weight, salary, or financial data
• Passwords you generate using our Password Generator tool
• Invoice data, QR code content, or any other tool-specific inputs
• Biometric data, health records, or sensitive personal identifiers
• Payment card details or financial account information

We use the limited information we collect strictly to operate and improve Toolriz. We follow the principle of data minimization — we only collect what is necessary and use it only for the purposes listed below.

• To operate and maintain the website: Ensuring all pages load correctly, tools function as expected, and security vulnerabilities are addressed promptly.
• To respond to your inquiries: When you contact us through our contact form or email, we use your information solely to reply to your query or support request.
• To improve user experience: Aggregate and anonymized usage data helps us understand which tools are most popular and how to improve them.
• To prevent abuse and ensure security: Log data helps us detect and block spam, bots, DDoS attacks, or malicious behavior targeting our infrastructure.
• To display relevant advertising: We may use anonymized behavioral data to display contextually relevant ads through our advertising partners (Google AdSense). We never use personally identifiable information for ad targeting.
• To comply with legal obligations: If required by law, court order, or government authority, we may be obligated to disclose certain information.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on Toolriz. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Here is a detailed breakdown of every type of cookie we use:

Cookie Type	Name / Source	Purpose	Duration
Essential	Session cookies	Keep the website functional; remember preferences during your visit	Session only
Analytics	Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)	Anonymized traffic analysis — pages visited, session duration, traffic sources	2 years / 24 hrs
Advertising	Google AdSense (IDE, DSID)	Display contextually relevant ads; frequency capping to avoid repetitive ads	13 months
Preference	toolriz_theme, toolriz_lang	Remember your display preferences (dark/light mode, language) across visits	1 year

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over cookies. You can manage or disable them through your browser settings or using our cookie consent tool (where available). Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Opt out of Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Opt out of Google Ads personalization: adssettings.google.com

Toolriz integrates with a limited number of trusted third-party services that have their own privacy practices. We share only the minimum data necessary for each service to function. We do not sell your data to any party.

Third-Party Partners

Service	Provider	Purpose	Data Shared
Google Analytics	Google LLC	Website traffic analytics	Anonymized usage data, IP (truncated)
Google AdSense	Google LLC	Display advertising revenue	Cookies, approximate location, browser info
Cloudflare	Cloudflare Inc.	CDN, DDoS protection, performance	IP address, request metadata
Web Hosting	Our hosting provider	Serving web pages & files	Server log data (IP, timestamps)

When We May Disclose Information

• Legal Requirements: When required by applicable law, subpoena, court order, or governmental regulation.
• Protection of Rights: To investigate, prevent, or act on illegal activities, suspected fraud, or violations of our Terms & Conditions.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Toolriz assets, user data (as described herein) may be transferred to the new owner, who will be bound by this Privacy Policy.
• With Your Consent: In any other case, only with your explicit prior consent.

We take the security of any data we do collect very seriously and implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

• HTTPS Encryption: All data in transit between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS (Transport Layer Security) with modern cipher suites.
• Cloudflare Protection: We use Cloudflare's enterprise-grade security layer to protect against DDoS attacks, SQL injection, XSS, and other web application threats.
• Minimal Data Storage: Because we collect so little data, the attack surface is significantly smaller than most websites. We cannot lose what we do not store.
• Access Controls: Access to any backend systems is strictly limited to authorized personnel and protected by multi-factor authentication.
• Regular Security Audits: We periodically review our systems for potential vulnerabilities and apply security patches promptly.

We retain the minimal data we collect for only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Data Category	Retention Period	Reason
Contact Form Submissions	12 months	To follow up on unresolved queries; then deleted
Server Log Files (IP, timestamps)	30–90 days	Security monitoring and fraud prevention
Analytics Data (anonymized)	26 months (Google Analytics default)	Long-term traffic trend analysis
Tool-Processed Files & Inputs	0 seconds	Never stored — all processing is local/browser-based
Email Correspondence	24 months or until resolution	Support and legal record-keeping

Once the retention period expires, data is permanently deleted from our systems. You may also request early deletion of your data by contacting us (see Section 12).

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data. We are committed to honoring these rights and will respond to all valid requests within 30 days.

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• The right to delete personal information collected from you (with some exceptions)
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information — Note: Toolriz does not sell personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising any of the above rights

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at the email address provided in Section 12. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Toolriz is a general-purpose utility website intended for use by people of all ages. However, we take special care regarding the privacy of children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area).

Our tools (calculators, image tools, PDF tools, etc.) do not require account creation, login, or submission of personal information to function. All processing occurs locally in the browser, which means children can safely use our tools without any personal data being transmitted to our servers.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at the address listed in Section 12, and we will delete it promptly.

Toolriz is accessible from anywhere in the world. If you are accessing our website from outside the country in which our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different country.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, any transfer of personal data outside these regions is carried out in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable local laws. We rely on the following legal mechanisms for data transfers:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): Approved by the European Commission for data transfers to countries not recognized as providing adequate protection.
• Adequacy Decisions: We transfer data to countries that the EU has recognized as providing an adequate level of data protection.
• Legitimate Interests: For anonymized, aggregated analytics data that poses no risk to individuals' rights or freedoms.

For users in other regions (India, Pakistan, UAE, USA, etc.), we comply with applicable local privacy and data protection regulations. Our core principle of browser-based processing means your sensitive data never leaves your device, regardless of where you are located.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will take appropriate steps to inform you.

• Notice on Website: We will post a prominent notice on our homepage for 30 days when material changes are made.
• "Last Updated" Date: The date at the top of this page will always reflect when the policy was most recently revised.
• Version History: We maintain a version log of major policy changes, available upon request.

Your continued use of Toolriz after the effective date of any revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please do not hesitate to reach out. We aim to respond to all queries within 2–3 business days and resolve all privacy requests within 30 calendar days.