Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Data You Provide

When you use our tools, you may provide:

• Text content for text processing tools
• Images for image editing and conversion tools
• PDF documents for PDF tools
• Feedback and contact information (if you choose to contact us)

✓ Important: For most tools, this data is processed entirely in your browser and is never sent to our servers.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We collect limited, anonymous analytics data including:

• Page views and tool usage statistics
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• General location (country level only)
• Referral source

This data is collected anonymously and cannot be used to identify individual users.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our tools
• Improve tool functionality and user experience
• Understand which tools are most popular
• Identify and fix bugs
• Respond to feedback and support requests
• Prevent abuse and ensure service security

We never:

• Store your uploaded files or processed data
• Sell your data to third parties
• Use your data for advertising purposes
• Track you across other websites
• Share your information with third parties (except as required by law)

3. Data Processing & Storage

3.1 Client-Side Processing

Most Utilo tools use client-side processing, which means:

• Your data is processed entirely in your web browser
• Files and text never leave your device
• No data is uploaded to our servers
• You maintain complete control over your data

✓ Tools using client-side processing include: Color Picker, Gradient Generator, Word Counter, JSON Formatter, Password Generator, UUID Generator, and most text tools.

3.2 Server-Side Processing

Some tools require server processing (e.g., IP Lookup, QR Code Scanner). For these tools:

• Data is processed in real-time and immediately discarded
• No files or content are stored permanently
• Processing is done over secure HTTPS connections
• Temporary data is deleted within seconds of processing

4. Cookies & Local Storage

We use minimal cookies and browser storage for:

• Theme Preference: To remember if you prefer dark or light mode
• Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics (via Google Analytics or similar)
• Session Data: Temporary data to keep tools functional during your visit

You can clear cookies and local storage at any time through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services:

• Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers
• Analytics: We use privacy-focused analytics to understand usage patterns

These services have their own privacy policies and only receive anonymized data.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Use our tools without creating an account
• Access Utilo without providing personal information
• Clear your browser data at any time
• Contact us with privacy concerns
• Request information about data we may have collected

7. Children's Privacy

Utilo is a general-purpose tool website and does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Our services are not directed at children, and we do not require age verification since no personal information is collected during normal use.

8. Security

We implement security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all connections
• Client-side processing to minimize data exposure
• Immediate deletion of any temporarily processed data
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• No long-term storage of user files or content

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of Utilo after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: