Privacy Policy

    Last updated: March 27, 2026

    Scope

    This Privacy Policy explains what information Simple Tools Online may process when you use this website, including our use of necessary, analytics, and advertising cookie categories. Many tools are designed to process data locally in your browser whenever possible.

    Data We Collect

    Most tools on Simple Tools Online run locally in your browser. As a result, tool input is generally not sent to our servers. However, when you visit our pages, certain limited technical data may be collected automatically by us and/or our partners, such as:

    • IP address (or partial IP, depending on provider settings),
    • browser and device information,
    • approximate location (country/city level),
    • pages visited, referring URLs, and session duration,
    • cookie identifiers and advertising identifiers.

    How We Use Data

    We use the limited data above to:

    • operate, maintain, and secure the website,
    • understand usage trends and improve content/tools,
    • display and measure advertising, including personalized advertising where allowed by law.

    Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    We use cookie categories so optional scripts are not loaded unless the relevant preference has been saved. If you do not make a choice, optional analytics and advertising cookies are not enabled by the consent system.

    • Necessary cookies: required for basic site functionality, including saving your cookie preferences. These are always active.
    • Analytics cookies: may help us understand visits, content performance, and navigation so we can improve the site. We do not add a new analytics service unless it is configured separately.
    • Advertising cookies: may be used to display, personalize, and measure ads, including Google AdSense, when ads are enabled and where consent is required.

    You can review or change your choices at any time with the cookie settings control on this page or in the footer.

    Personalized advertising may use your activity across this and other websites/apps to make ads more relevant. You can manage ad personalization in Google Ads Settings.

    Third Parties and Advertising (Google AdSense/Google Ads)

    The site may use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense and Google Ads-related technologies. AdSense scripts are intended to load only when advertising is enabled in the site configuration and the user has provided advertising consent where required. These providers may collect and process data such as cookie IDs, device/browser information, IP address, and on-site interaction events to serve ads, limit ad frequency, prevent fraud/abuse, and measure ad performance.

    Google may use data from sites and apps that use Google services. Learn more in How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

    Data Sharing

    We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited technical/usage data with service providers and advertising/analytics partners (including Google) strictly for the purposes described in this policy, and as required by law.

    Contact forms

    When you contact us through the contact form, the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and message, may be processed by our form handling provider, FormSubmit, in order to deliver your message to us. You can also contact us directly by email if you prefer.

    GDPR and LGPD Rights

    If GDPR and/or LGPD applies to you, you may have rights that can include access, correction, deletion, portability, objection/restriction of processing, and withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent). You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority.

    To exercise these rights, please contact us through our contact page. We may request information necessary to verify your request before responding.

    Data Security

    Since most tool processing occurs locally in your browser and we minimize data collection, exposure risk is reduced. Even so, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

    Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

    If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal bases:

    • your consent (for cookies and personalized advertising),
    • legitimate interests (to operate, secure, and improve our website),
    • compliance with legal obligations where applicable.

    Data Retention

    We retain technical and usage data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including analytics and legal obligations. Retention periods may vary depending on the service provider (e.g., Google Analytics, advertising services).

    Children's Information

    Simple Tools Online is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us and we will promptly remove such data.

    International Data Transfers

    Your information may be processed and stored on servers located outside your country, including the United States, where our third-party providers (such as Google) operate. By using our site, you consent to such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

    Your Choices and Cookie Control

    You can use the site footer or the button above to reopen cookie preferences. You can also control or disable cookies through your browser settings and manage personalized advertising preferences through:

    Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.

    Consent

    Optional analytics and advertising cookies are based on the preferences you save in the cookie banner or preferences modal. You may withdraw or update optional consent by reopening cookie settings.

    Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

    Contact

    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or a privacy request, please contact us.