Privacy Policy
Your privacy is extremely important to us. This policy outlines how Tool Labz handles information and ensures transparency for all our users.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Tool Labz (freetoolabz.com). We provide free online tools for developers, writers, and students. Our philosophy is simple: efficiency without exploitation.
The vast majority of our tools process data entirely within your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your inputs (text, numbers, code, images) are never sent to our servers for processing.
2. Information We Collect
We do not require any registration. However, we collect certain data automatically:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and visit timestamps.
- Tool Inputs: We DO NOT collect or store data you enter into our tools. Your work remains private.
3. How We Use Information
- To monitor traffic and improve the user experience.
- To understand which tools are most popular.
- To serve relevant advertisements through third-party partners.
4. Advertising
We use Google AdSense to serve ads. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits. You may opt out via Google Ad Settings.
5. Analytics & Behavior Tracking
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with Tool Labz. These services capture usage data, such as page views, click patterns, and session recordings, to help us improve our utilities. All data is processed in accordance with the Microsoft Privacy Statement and Google's policies.
6. Mandatory Requirements
Critical Notice for Tool Usage
To maintain Tool Labz as a free resource, we require the following conditions for accessing our main laboratory interface:
- Active Internet Connection: Required for live network verification.
- Cookie Consent: You must "Accept All" to enable the GTM, Clarity, and Advertising infrastructure.
- No Script Blockers: If Google Tag Manager (GTM) or Ad scripts are blocked by browser shields or extensions, the tools will lock automatically.
Failure to meet these requirements will result in restricted access.
8. Third-Party Services
We utilize open-source libraries (qrcode.js, marked.js, JsBarcode, JSZip), all hosted locally to minimize external reliance. We are not responsible for third-party websites linked from our tools.
9. Children's Privacy
Tool Labz does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 (COPPA compliant).
10. GDPR Rights
EEA residents have the right to access, correct, or delete their data. Since we don't collect personal identifiers beyond anonymized logs, most requests can be handled via our Contact page.
11. CCPA (California)
Under CCPA, California residents have the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal data. Tool Labz does not sell personal information.
12. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review this page periodically for changes.
13. Contact Us
For privacy questions, please visit our Contact page.