Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Free Online Tools, operated at onlinefreetools.online ("we", "us", "our", or the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your data. By accessing and using Free Online Tools, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information: We collect minimal personal information. When you contact us via the contact form at onlinefreetools.online/contact, we collect your name, email address, and message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

Tool Data Processing — Client-Side Tools:The majority of our tools process your data entirely within your browser and never send your input to our servers. Tools including our JSON Formatter, JWT Decoder, Regex Tester, SQL Formatter, Base64 Encoder/Decoder, URL Encoder/Decoder, Hash Generator, Color Converter, Code Minifier, Diff Checker, XML Formatter, UUID Generator, Word Counter, Markdown Editor, Image Compressor, Text to Speech, JSON to CSV, Text to HTML, Unit Converter, Loan Calculator, Percentage Calculator, Mortgage Calculator, Age Calculator, BMI Calculator, Discount Calculator, Tip Calculator, Password Generator, Random Name Generator, Todo List, Timer & Stopwatch, Dice Roller, Coin Flipper, Morse Code Translator, Unit Calculator, Pixels to Inches converter, Slug Generator, and Cron Expression Generator all run computations locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device when using these tools.

Tool Data Processing — Network-Dependent Tool: Our QR Code Generator uses a third-party service (api.qrserver.com) to generate QR code images. When you create a QR code, the text or URL you enter is transmitted to that service to render the image. We do not control what that third-party service does with the data it receives. If you need to encode sensitive data as a QR code, be aware that it passes through an external server.

Usage Information: We automatically collect certain information about how you use the Site, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited. This information helps us understand user behavior and improve our services.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, track site usage, and serve personalized content. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some tools may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form
• To improve and optimize our website and tools
• To analyze website traffic and user engagement through Google Analytics 4
• To serve advertisements through Google AdSense
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to create personalized ads. Google's use of cookies is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics 4: We use GA4 to track anonymous usage patterns and website performance. This helps us understand how our tools are used and make improvements. All data collected is anonymized and aggregated. See Google's Privacy Policy for more information.

QR Code Generation Service: Our QR Code Generator transmits the text or URL you enter to api.qrserver.com for rendering. This is the only tool on our site that sends your input to an external server. All other tools process data locally in your browser.

Data Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We only share information as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, and destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to protect data in transit. Because most of our tools process data entirely in your browser, your tool inputs and outputs never reach our servers — they stay on your device. However, no security measure is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Data Rights (GDPR and Privacy Laws)

If you are a resident of the European Union or have rights under privacy laws like GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate information
• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data (right to be forgotten)
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for cookies and tracking at any time
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You can file a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at onlinefreetools@zohomail.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Necessary Cookies:Required for the website to function, including theme preferences and tool state such as your todo list data and dice roll history, which are stored in your browser's local storage.

Analytical Cookies: Used by Google Analytics 4 to understand user behavior across our tool pages, category pages, and blog posts.

Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve personalized advertisements.

You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent banner (displayed on your first visit), or through your browser settings at any time.

8. Children's Privacy

We do not collect personal data from users under 13 years of age. Our website is not intended for children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at onlinefreetools@zohomail.com.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for one year unless you request deletion. Analytics data is retained by Google according to their retention policies. Tool data you enter (JSON text, images, passwords, etc.) is processed in your browser and is not retained by us.

10. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on servers that may be located outside your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have data protection laws different from your home country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.

11. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including linked tool names in our blog posts and tool guide sections. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing your information.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us at:

13. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date below. Your continued use of the website after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: August 29, 2026