Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

ToolNest (https://toolnest.app) is an online tools platform built and operated by Uddhav Shrimali. If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at hello@toolnest.app.

2. What data we collect

Data we do NOT collect

• Files you upload or process — all processing happens in your browser
• Account information — there are no accounts
• Passwords you generate — generated locally, never transmitted
• Text you type into tools — processed client-side only

Data we do collect

• Analytics data — page views, session duration, referrer, browser type, and country via Google Analytics. This is anonymized and aggregated.
• Cookies — set by Google Analytics and Google AdSense for analytics and advertising purposes.
• IP address — collected by our hosting provider (Vercel) for security and performance. Not stored by us.

3. How we use data

• To understand which tools are most useful and improve them
• To measure site performance and fix technical issues
• To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

We use cookies for analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google AdSense). You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

You can also disable personalized ads in your Google Ad Settings.

5. Third-party services

6. Your rights (GDPR / CCPA)

If you are in the EU or California, you have the right to:

• Access data we hold about you (we hold very little)
• Request deletion of any personal data
• Opt out of data collection via analytics opt-out tools

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@toolnest.app.

7. Children's privacy

ToolNest is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy occasionally. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

Questions? Email us at hello@toolnest.app or find us on X (Twitter).