Privacy Policy

How Our Tools Process Your Files

The tools use browser technologies including: the Canvas API for image processing, WebAssembly (via Tesseract.js for OCR, pdf-lib for PDF operations), and the File API for reading your files into browser memory. These are the same APIs that desktop applications use — except everything runs inside your browser tab, not on an external server.

What Data We Collect

We operate on a data minimization principle: the best way to protect your data is to never collect it in the first place. Toolsz has been architected from the ground up to require zero personal data to deliver full tool functionality.

Cookies & Local Storage

Toolsz does not use cookies for tracking, advertising, or user identification. The only browser storage we use:

• Browser Cache

  Stores the JavaScript libraries (pdf-lib, Tesseract.js, etc.) so tools load faster on repeat visits and work offline. This is standard browser caching, not a cookie.

  Contains no personal data
• localStorage (optional)

  Some tools save your last-used settings locally (e.g., preferred compression level, output format). This data never leaves your device and you can clear it via browser settings.

  Contains no personal data
• Session Storage

  Used temporarily during a tool session to hold UI state. Cleared when you close the tab.

  Contains no personal data

Analytics

Toolsz may use privacy-respecting, aggregate analytics (such as Vercel Analytics) to understand which pages receive traffic and how the site performs. These analytics:

• Do not create individual user profiles or unique identifiers
• Do not track you across sessions or other websites
• Do not share data with advertising platforms
• Collect only aggregate page view counts, not individual behavior
• Never include file content, names, or any document metadata

Third-Party Services

Toolsz uses a minimal set of third-party services. None of these services receive your file data:

• Vercel
  Hosting and CDN
  Serves static files. No access to file data.
• Google Fonts / Next.js Fonts
  Typography
  Font files served. No user data shared.
• Open-source libraries
  pdf-lib, Tesseract.js, PDF.js, etc.
  All run client-side. Zero data sent to library maintainers.

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with any third party for commercial purposes. This is absolute — not conditional on a tier, plan, or region.

GDPR & CCPA Rights

Because Toolsz collects no personal data, most GDPR/CCPA rights are automatically satisfied — there is no personal data to access, correct, delete, or port. However, we formally acknowledge your rights:

For EU/EEA users: Toolsz does not require a GDPR consent banner for tool functionality because no personal data processing occurs. Any aggregate analytics (page views) are processed under a legitimate interest basis and contain no personal data.

Children's Privacy

Toolsz does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). Because we collect no personal data from any user, children can use the tools safely. If you believe a child has inadvertently provided personal information, contact us and we will address it promptly — though in practice this is architecturally impossible given our zero-data design.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect new tools, new technologies, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Our core commitment — zero file uploads, zero personal data collection — will never change, as it is baked into the architecture, not just the policy text.

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