Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to FreeTools4 ALL ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and diverse online tools including PDF tools, image tools, converters, QR code generators, word counters, and other utilities.

By accessing or using FreeTools4 ALL, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use our services.

Key Privacy Principles

We follow these core principles to protect your privacy across all our tools:

No File Storage: Your files (PDFs, images, documents) are processed in memory and never stored on our servers
Local Processing: Most tool processing happens directly in your browser for maximum privacy
No Tracking: We don't track your browsing activities across other websites
Transparency: We clearly explain what data we collect and why
Tool-Agnostic Security: Same privacy standards apply whether you use our PDF tools, image tools, converters, or any other utility

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

We collect minimal personal information when you:

Use our contact form (name, email address)
Submit feedback or support requests
Subscribe to updates (if applicable)

2. Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain technical information, including:

Browser type and version
Operating system
IP address (anonymized)
Device information
Usage statistics (pages visited, tool usage frequency, tool types accessed)
Referring website or search query

3. Files and Content Processed

Important: When you use our tools (PDF tools, image tools, converters, QR generators, etc.):

Your files (PDFs, images, documents) are processed locally in your browser whenever possible
Files are never permanently uploaded to our servers for most tools
Files are not stored on our systems after processing
Files are processed in memory only during your session
For tools requiring server processing, files are temporarily cached and automatically deleted within 1 hour
Text content (for word counters, case converters, etc.) is processed without storage

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide Services: Operate and maintain our diverse tool collection
To Improve Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance functionality and develop new tools
To Respond to Inquiries: Address your questions and support requests
To Ensure Security: Monitor and prevent security issues across all tools
To Comply with Laws: Fulfill legal obligations when required
To Personalize Experience: Remember your tool preferences and settings

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to:

Remember your tool preferences and settings
Analyze website traffic and tool usage patterns
Improve user experience across all tools
Maintain your session across different tools

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website and tool functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our tools (using anonymized Google Analytics)
Preference Cookies: Remember your tool settings and preferences
Session Cookies: Maintain your active session across different tools

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website and tool functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information across all tools:

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
Regular security assessments and updates
Limited access to personal information
Secure hosting infrastructure with firewalls
Automatic deletion of temporary files

Our Security Advantage

Unlike many online tools that upload your files to servers, our client-side processing provides maximum security:

No server uploads = No risk of data breaches on our servers for most tools
Local processing = Your files never leave your device for browser-based tools
No storage = No retention of your sensitive documents or images
End-to-end encryption = For tools requiring server processing, files are encrypted in transit

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to enhance our tools:

Google Analytics: For website and tool analytics (anonymized data only)
FormSubmit.co: For contact form processing
Cloudflare: For content delivery, security, and DDoS protection
CDN Services: For faster tool loading and library delivery

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them:

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request access to your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Objection: Object to processing of your data
Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so. Our tools are designed with privacy-by-default principles.

CCPA Compliance

For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, and to request deletion of your personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@freetools4all.site and we will promptly delete such information.

International Data Transfers

FreeTools4 ALL is operated from servers located in the United States. If you are accessing our tools from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our services, you understand and consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we may provide additional notice through our website or via email if you have provided your contact information. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly.