Privacy Policy

At JTooler ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by JTooler (contact: privacy@jtooler.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit jtooler.com (the "Site").

We do not sell your personal information. Your files are processed entirely in your browser and are never uploaded to our servers. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws (including the GDPR), the data controller responsible for your personal data is:

• Entity: JTooler
• Website: https://jtooler.com
• Privacy Contact: privacy@jtooler.com

If you have any privacy-related concerns or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at the email address above. We will respond within 30 days as required by applicable law.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Collected Automatically

In short: We collect standard technical data when you browse the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and language preferences
• Operating system and device type
• Referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages
• Date and time of each visit
• Click-stream data and interaction patterns

2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. This includes both first-party cookies (set by JTooler) and third-party cookies (set by our advertising and analytics partners). For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

2.3 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us through our contact form, including your name, email address, and the content of your message.

2.4 Files and Data You Process

JTooler processes files entirely within your browser (client-side). Your files are never uploaded to our servers. We do not collect, store, access, or transmit the content of any files you process using our tools. All file processing occurs locally on your device, and no file data is retained by us — the retention period for your files on our servers is zero.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)

In short: We rely on consent, legitimate interest, and contractual necessity depending on the type of data and how it is used.

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data on the following lawful bases:

• Consent: For advertising cookies (Google AdSense) and analytics cookies (Google Analytics). We obtain your consent via our cookie consent mechanism before loading these services. You may withdraw consent at any time.
• Legitimate Interest: For essential site operations such as security monitoring, fraud prevention, and basic performance analytics necessary to keep the Site functional.
• Contractual Necessity: For processing contact form submissions, where we need your data to respond to your inquiry.
• Legal Obligation: When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our tools
• To analyze usage trends and measure the effectiveness of our content
• To personalize your experience on the Site
• To display relevant advertisements through our advertising partners
• To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

5. Advertising

In short: We display ads via Google AdSense to keep our tools free. Ad partners may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing activity.

We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Site. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements.

5.1 Google AdSense and DoubleClick

Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads on our Site based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. The data shared with Google for ad serving may include cookie identifiers, IP address, and browsing activity. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

5.2 Third-Party Ad Networks

Third-party ad servers or ad networks may use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons in their advertisements and links that appear on JTooler to measure advertising effectiveness and personalize content. JTooler has no access to or control over these third-party cookies. Each ad partner is governed by their own privacy policy.

6. Service Providers and Sub-Processors

In short: We share data with a limited number of service providers who help us operate the Site.

We use the following third-party service providers that may process your data:

We do not share your personal data with any other third parties except as required by law.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With the third-party vendors listed above, solely to the extent necessary for them to provide their services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, in which case you will be notified of any change

8. Data Retention

In short: We keep data only as long as needed for each specific purpose.

• Files you process: Zero retention — files are processed locally in your browser and never stored on our servers
• Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months as configured in Google Analytics, then automatically deleted
• Advertising cookies: Retained as per each cookie's expiry period (see our Cookie Policy)
• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months after your inquiry is resolved, then permanently deleted
• Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security and debugging, then automatically purged

9. International Data Transfers

In short: Your data may be transferred to the United States where Google and our hosting provider operate servers.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. These transfers are protected by the following safeguards:

• Google: Participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and uses Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for data transfers from the EEA and UK
• Vercel: Uses Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework

By using our Site, you acknowledge these transfers. If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland and have concerns about data transfers, please contact us at privacy@jtooler.com.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect, including HTTPS encryption for all Site traffic and secure hosting infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

11. Your Rights and Choices

In short: You can access, correct, delete, or export your data. You can opt out of ads and analytics at any time.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for advertising and analytics cookies at any time through our cookie consent mechanism or browser settings
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@jtooler.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising

• Google Ads Settings
• NAI Opt-Out
• DAA Opt-Out
• Your Online Choices (EU)

12. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@jtooler.com and we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

In short: California residents have additional rights including the right to know, delete, and opt out. We do not sell personal information.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• Right to Know: What personal information is collected and how it is used
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising your rights

We do not sell or share personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA. To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@jtooler.com.

14. Other US State Privacy Rights

Residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of certain data processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@jtooler.com.

15. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the GDPR as outlined in Section 11 above. Our lawful basis for processing is described in Section 3. For data transfers outside the EEA, see Section 9. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. For material changes, we will make a reasonable effort to provide notice (such as a banner on the Site). We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us:

• Privacy inquiries: privacy@jtooler.com
• General inquiries: support@jtooler.com
• Contact form: jtooler.com/contact

We will respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days of receipt.