Privacy Policy

Welcome to TextToolbox (texttoolbox.net). We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we operate. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using TextToolbox, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

TextToolbox is a browser-based text utility platform. We do not require account registration or login, and we do not intentionally collect personally identifiable information (PII) from users.

The following types of data may be collected automatically:

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, operating system, and device type — collected via analytics services.
• Log data: IP address, referring URLs, and HTTP request metadata — collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure.
• Cookies: Small text files placed on your device by our site and third-party services (see Section 4).

Text you enter into our tools is processed entirely within your browser. It is never transmitted to or stored on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

The data collected is used to:

• Understand how users interact with our tools so we can improve them.
• Monitor site performance, uptime, and security.
• Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
• Comply with legal obligations if required.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use TextToolbox. Google Analytics collects anonymised usage data such as page views, session duration, and traffic sources. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies

TextToolbox uses Google AdSenseto display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to texttoolbox.net and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your browser. We use the following categories of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function correctly, including theme preference (dark/light mode).
• Analytics cookies: Set by Google Analytics to measure usage patterns.
• Advertising cookies: Set by Google AdSense to deliver relevant ads.

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on this site.

6. Third-Party Links

TextToolbox may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

TextToolbox is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data.
• Object to or restrict processing of your data.
• Data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@texttoolbox.net.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of TextToolbox after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at contact@texttoolbox.net.