Privacy Policy

1. What data we collect

For the vast majority of tools — image compression, PDF processing, JSON formatting, password generation, unit conversion, and more — no data is collected at all. Everything runs in your browser using the Canvas API, Web Crypto API, or WebAssembly. Your input never leaves your device.

For tools that require a live server request, only the minimum necessary data is sent:

• IP lookup / My IP Address — your IP address is sent to ip-api.com to return location data. We do not log it.
• DNS Lookup — the domain name you enter is sent to Google's DNS-over-HTTPS API (8.8.8.8). We do not log it.
• SSL Checker — the domain name is sent to our server to make a TLS connection. We do not log it.
• HTTP Headers Checker — the URL is sent to our server to make a HEAD request. We do not log it.
• Contact form — your name, email, and message are stored to allow us to reply.

We use Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for aggregate, anonymised traffic data (page views, country-level location). This does not identify individual users. We also use Microsoft Clarity, which records anonymised clicks, scrolling and session replays so we can find layout bugs; it masks text you type into fields. You can opt out via your browser's privacy settings or an ad blocker.

2. Cookies and Advertising

We use cookies to maintain your site preferences (such as light/dark mode) and to support our free service through advertising and anonymised analytics:

• Theme preference: A first-party cookie that remembers your light or dark mode selection.
• Analytics: Google Analytics cookies (_ga) collect aggregate, non-personally identifiable traffic metrics.
• Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies:Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our visitors based on their visit to Toolminex and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ad Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info and Network Advertising Initiative. Full details are available in our Cookie Policy.

3. Third-party services

The following third-party services are used on this site:

• Google AdSense — advertising platform provided by Google LLC. AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant ads and prevent ad fraud. Learn more about how Google uses data from partner sites.
• Google Analytics / GTM — anonymised traffic analytics. Google's privacy policy.
• ip-api.com — IP geolocation for the IP lookup tool. ip-api legal.
• Google DNS-over-HTTPS — DNS resolution for the DNS lookup tool.
• LanguageTool API — grammar checking for the Grammar Checker tool. Text is sent to their API for processing.

4. Your rights and privacy choices (GDPR & CCPA)

We respect user privacy and adhere to data protection regulations including the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA):

• Contact form data: Submissions can be reviewed or permanently deleted upon request by emailing us.
• Local browser storage: Theme preferences and tool inputs run locally and can be cleared instantly by resetting your browser cookies or cache.
• Personalized ad opt-out: You can opt out of interest-based ads via Google Ad Settings or industry opt-out portals. Toolminex does not sell personal information.
• Analytics opt-out: You can disable analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Children

Toolminex does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. Since most tools collect no data at all, there is no meaningful risk. The contact form should not be used by children under 13 without parental supervision.

6. Changes to this policy

If we make material changes, we'll update the date at the top of this page. We won't email you about it — check back if you're concerned.

7. Contact

Questions about this policy: [email protected]. We typically reply within 24 hours.