Privacy Policy

Overview

ToolGuest ("we", "us", "our") operates toolguest.com, a collection of free, browser-based utility tools and, in future, downloadable digital products for creators and developers. This Privacy Policy explains what we do and do not collect when you use the site, and the rights you have under the UK and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

The short version is that the tools are designed so that we never see your data. The longer version is below.

100% client-side execution

Every tool on ToolGuest runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. When you paste text, load a JSON file, drop in an image, enter a number or generate a document, that input is processed on your own device. It is never uploaded to a server, never transmitted to us and never stored by us. There is no upload endpoint and no backend that receives tool input.

This applies to files, JSON, media, transcripts, hashes, generated invoices, converted images and every other kind of input. You can verify this yourself: load any tool page, then disconnect from the internet. The tool will keep working because nothing needs to leave your device.

Information we collect

Information you give us

The only personal information we receive is what you choose to send us directly, for example an email to support@toolguest.com or luzzoni47@gmail.com. That will normally be your email address and whatever you write in the message. We use it only to answer you.

Anonymous, cookieless analytics

We use Vercel Web Analytics to count page views. It is cookieless and anonymous: it records aggregate page views and referrers, does not build a profile, does not track you across other websites, and does not store anything on your device. Because it sets no cookies and processes no personal data, it does not require a consent banner.

Standard server logs

Our hosting provider (Vercel) may keep short-lived technical logs such as IP address, user agent and timestamp for security, abuse prevention and reliability. These are processed by the host as a data processor and are not used by us to identify you.

What we never collect

• The content of anything you paste, type, load or generate in a tool.
• Files or media you open with a converter or extractor.
• Passwords you test in the password checker — the analysis is local and the value is never sent.
• Any account, because there are no accounts and no sign-up.

Cookies and similar technologies

The tools themselves set no cookies. The only thing stored in your browser by us is a single localStorage entry, tg-theme, which remembers whether you chose the light or dark theme. It stays on your device, is never sent to us, and you can clear it at any time from your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for the full detail.

Third-party advertising partners, if and when advertising is enabled, may set their own cookies as described below.

Google AdSense and third-party advertising

ToolGuest may display advertising, including through Google AdSense and other third-party ad networks, to keep the tools free. Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

• Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this site.
• Google's use of advertising cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites.
• You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu (EU/UK).

In the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, advertising cookies are only set after you give consent through the consent notice shown on the site. You can change or withdraw that choice at any time.

Your rights under GDPR (EU and UK)

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or Switzerland, you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to the processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. Because we hold almost no personal data, most requests concern the emails you have sent us.

We rely on the following legal bases: your consent (for advertising cookies), our legitimate interests (for security, abuse prevention and anonymous analytics), and the performance of a contract or your request (when you email us for support).

To exercise any right, email support@toolguest.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority, such as the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Your rights under CCPA/CPRA (US)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request its deletion, to correct inaccurate information, to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not knowingly share personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising outside the consent-based advertising described above. To exercise a CCPA/CPRA right, email support@toolguest.com.

International data transfers

Our site is served from a global content network. Any personal data we do hold (such as support emails) may be processed in countries outside your own. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Addendum or the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

Data retention

Support emails are kept only as long as needed to help you and to keep a reasonable record of the conversation, after which they are deleted. Anonymous analytics are retained in aggregate form. Technical server logs are short-lived and controlled by our host.

Children's privacy

ToolGuest is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent us personal data, contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to the site or the law. The "Last Updated" date at the top of the page always shows the current version. Material changes will be highlighted on the site.

Contact us

Questions about privacy can be sent to support@toolguest.com or luzzoni47@gmail.com. See our Contact page for other ways to reach us.