Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Commitment

At ToolDrift.Dev, we believe that privacy is a fundamental right. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and tools. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and giving you control over your personal information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact information when you reach out to us via our contact form
• Feedback and suggestions you voluntarily provide
• Any information you choose to include in bug reports or feature requests

Automatically Collected Information

• Basic usage analytics (page views, tool usage statistics)
• Technical information (browser type, device type, operating system)
• IP address for security and fraud prevention purposes
• Cookies and similar technologies for website functionality

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our tools and services
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To improve our website and develop new features
• To monitor usage patterns and optimize performance
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

Data Processing and Storage

Data Retention

• Tool inputs and outputs: Managed according to our data retention policies
• Contact form submissions: Retained for 2 years or until resolved
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
• Security logs: Retained for 1 year for fraud prevention

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

• Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
• Language preferences
• Security and authentication tokens

Analytics Cookies

• Google Analytics for usage statistics (anonymized)
• Performance monitoring and error tracking
• Popular tools and feature usage analytics

Third-Party Services and Advertising

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Each of these services has their own privacy policies that govern how they handle data. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how your information may be used.

International Data Transfers

As we use services from companies based in different countries, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. When we transfer personal information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions for countries with equivalent privacy protections
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct
• Regular assessments of data protection measures

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
• Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Lawful Basis: We process your data based on legitimate interests, consent, or contract performance
• Data Subject Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection
• Consent: Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time
• Complaints: You can file a complaint with your local data protection authority

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences in your browser

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Data backup and recovery procedures
• Incident response and breach notification procedures

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users via email if they have provided contact information
• Display a prominent notice on our website
• Maintain previous versions of the policy for reference

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: info@tooldrift.dev
• Contact Form: Available on our contact page
• Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours