1. Overview
ToolNest ("we", "us", or "our") operates mytoolnest.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Most of our tools process data entirely in your browser — files are never uploaded to our servers.
2. Information We Collect
2a. Analytics Data (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how users interact with our site. GA4 collects:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Browser type, operating system, and screen size
- Country/region (not precise location)
- Referring website (how you found us)
This data is anonymized and processed by Google under their Privacy Policy. We do not share this data with anyone else.
2b. Advertising (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history across websites. You can opt out of personalized ads via Google Ad Settings.
2c. Local Storage
Some tools (Favorites, Notes, Flashcards, To-Do List) save data to your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us.
3. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics — tracks sessions | 2 years |
| theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| AdSense cookies | Ad personalization by Google | Varies |
4. File Processing
All file-processing tools (PDF tools, image tools, document converters) run 100% in your browser using JavaScript. Your files are never uploaded to our servers and we have no access to them.
5. AI Tools
Some AI tools (Text Summarizer, Essay Outline, Cover Letter) send your text to our server-side API, which forwards it to Groq's AI service. We do not store the content you submit. Groq's privacy policy governs how they handle this data.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access or delete your data
- Opt out of analytics tracking (use browser extensions like uBlock Origin)
- Opt out of personalized ads via Google Ad Settings or aboutads.info
7. Children's Privacy
ToolNest is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Continued use of mytoolnest.com after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Reach us via the About page.