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GDPR • CCPA • KVKK COMPLIANT PRIVACY ARCHITECTURE

Privacy Policy

Platform Edition: v3.1.9•Official Release

Zero Server Processing

All text, code snippets, passwords, PDF files, and images are processed exclusively in your local browser engine.

No Account or Tracking

No registration, email subscriptions, or profiling required. All 177+ tools are immediately accessible.

Cookieless Vercel Telemetry

Performance metrics and Core Web Vitals are monitored using Vercel's privacy-first, cookieless engine.

1. Data Controller and Privacy Commitment

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and international privacy frameworks, ToolsApp - All-in-One Digital Utilities is developed and operated by independent developer Baris Can Keskin (ToolsApp) who acts as the official Data Controller. We view privacy not merely as legal compliance, but as a foundational architectural right.

Application Name:ToolsApp - All-in-One Digital Utilities
Official Developer:Baris Can Keskin (ToolsApp)
Official Privacy Contact: toolsappwebsite@gmail.com

2. Core Architecture: 100% Client-Side Processing & Zero Server Logging

Unlike traditional web utilities that upload your sensitive documents to remote servers, ToolsApp is architected on the principle of Privacy by Design:

  • Total Content Isolation: All 177+ web utilities—including Text Diff, JSON Formatter, Hash Generators (MD5, SHA-256), Base64 Encoders, Image Resizers, and PDF Combiners—execute completely on your device using client-side JavaScript, Web Crypto APIs, and HTML5 Canvas.
  • Zero Transmission Guarantee: Inputs, text snippets, cryptographic keys, uploaded photos, or PDF documents are never transmitted across the network, never cached on remote servers, and never accessible to us or any third party.
  • Most tools will function even if you disconnect your internet connection once the page has loaded in your browser.

3. Data Categories & Legal Grounds (GDPR Article 6)

ToolsApp does not collect personal identifiers (such as names, addresses, or phone numbers). We only process the minimal technical data essential for maintaining internet service security:

Standard Network Server LogsTo prevent DDoS attacks, mitigate bot traffic, and monitor edge uptime, standard edge server logs (anonymized IP, timestamp, HTTP status) are generated at the network layer.
Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))Legitimate interest in ensuring cybersecurity, platform stability, and service availability for all users.

4. Local Storage (localStorage) and Cookies

ToolsApp utilizes your browser's isolated localStorage purely to remember your user interface preferences. These keys reside strictly on your device:

  • toolsapp_theme: Stores your dark or light visual mode preference.
  • toolsapp_color_theme: Stores your preferred primary color accent.
  • toolsapp_favorites: Stores your bookmarked favorite tools locally.
  • toolsapp_sound: Stores whether UI sound effects are enabled or muted.
  • toolsapp_cookie_consent: Stores your choice regarding advertising cookies.

You can erase all of this stored data at any time by clearing your browser cache and website data.

5. Official Vercel Web Analytics & Speed Insights

To monitor real-world frontend performance, we utilize official @vercel/analytics and @vercel/speed-insights. These packages are engineered with privacy at their core:

  • Cookieless Operation: They do not set persistent tracking cookies on your device.
  • No Personal Profiling: IP addresses are immediately anonymized; individual users are never fingerprinted or tracked across sessions.
  • They only measure aggregate Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS) and general page view distributions.

6. Third-Party Integrations & Advertising Partners

To keep ToolsApp free for global developers, students, and professionals, we work with selected partners:

Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies:

ToolsApp uses Google AdSense provided by Google LLC. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies (including DART cookies) to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting aboutads.info.

Voluntary Support (Buy Me a Coffee):Our donation link (buymeacoffee.com/toolsapp) directs to Buy Me a Coffee. Financial and payment card data are processed directly through Stripe and Buy Me a Coffee; no card data ever touches ToolsApp.

7. Browser Extension and PWA Permissions

For the ToolsApp Browser Extension (Chrome Web Store & Microsoft Edge Add-ons) and PWA mobile application:

  • activeTab: Used solely to pass selected text or URLs into an active tool when explicitly clicked.
  • storage: Used solely to preserve your favorite tools and quick shortcuts on your local machine.
  • The extension never monitors browsing habits, never logs URLs, and never transmits web history.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR and KVKK

Depending on your jurisdiction (such as the European Union or Turkey), you have statutory rights including:

  • The right to access information regarding any data processing,
  • The right to rectification or erasure (Right to be Forgotten),
  • The right to restriction of processing or to object to processing,
  • The right to withdraw cookie consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please reach out via email at toolsappwebsite@gmail.com.

9. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice

Under the CCPA:

  • "Do Not Sell My Personal Information": ToolsApp does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for monetary or commercial consideration.
  • We do not discriminate against users who exercise their privacy rights under California law.

10. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

ToolsApp is a general audience digital utility suite. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13.

11. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new tools or regulatory requirements. Updates become effective immediately upon publication and version changes are documented on our Changelog page.