Privacy Policy

Introduction

ToolForge (freetoolforge.org) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Information We Collect

ToolForge is designed to collect as little data as possible.

• ✓Browser-Based Processing: All tools (calculators, text tools, image tools, PDF tools) process your data entirely in your browser. No files, text, or calculations are sent to our servers.
• ✓AI-Powered Tools: Our AI tools (AI Summarizer, AI Grammar Checker, AI Paraphraser, AI Essay Writer) send your input text to Google Gemini API for processing. We do not store your input or the AI's output on our servers. Google's Gemini API privacy policy applies to this processing.
• ✓IP Address: Our IP Lookup tool retrieves your public IP address via a third-party service (ip-api.com) through our server-side proxy. We do not log or store your IP address.
• ✓Analytics: We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect anonymous usage statistics (page views, session duration, device type, country). This data is aggregated and cannot identify individual users. You can opt out using browser extensions like Google Analytics Opt-out.
• ✓No Account System: ToolForge does not require registration or login. We do not collect names, email addresses, passwords, or any personal identifiers.
• ✓No Cookies for Tracking: We do not use cookies for advertising or user tracking. The only local storage used is for your theme preference (dark/light mode) and recently used tools list.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy governing their data use.

Data Retention

We do not retain any user-submitted data. AI tool inputs are processed in real-time and discarded immediately. No files uploaded to image or PDF tools leave your browser.

Children's Privacy

ToolForge is designed for general audiences including students. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we collect no personal information from any user, this concern does not apply.

Your Rights

Since we collect no personal data, there is no data to access, modify, or delete. If you have concerns about your privacy while using ToolForge, contact us at the email provided below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

For privacy-related questions: abidniazi [at] freetoolforge.org
Website: https://freetoolforge.org