Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
ToolHouse (hereinafter referred to as "we", "our", or "the platform") understands the importance of personal information to you and will do our utmost to protect the security and reliability of your personal information. This Privacy Policy is intended to explain how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our tools and services.Please read and understand this Privacy Policy carefully before using our services.
📋 1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Actively Provide
The vast majority of our tools can be used without registration or login. However, you may actively provide information in the following scenarios:
- When you communicate with us via our contact email
freetoolhouse@qq.com, we will collect your email address and the content of your communication; - When you use psychological test tools, the test answers you fill in are only used to calculate results in real-time and will not be stored or used for any other purpose;
- When you upload images using our image tools, all processing is done locally in your browser, and images are not uploaded to our servers.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
To improve service quality and security, we may automatically collect the following information when you visit this platform:
- Log Information: Including IP address, browser type, access time, pages visited, tools clicked, etc.;
- Device Information: Operating system version, screen resolution, device type (PC/Mobile);
- Cookies and Anonymous Identifiers: Used to remember your preferences and tool usage habits.
Special Note: Our core tools run locally in your browser. Files you upload (images, documents, etc.) never leave your device.
1.3 Information Collected by Third-Party Services
This platform uses the following third-party services, which may collect your information:
- Google AdSense: Used to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to show you personalized ads. You can visit the Google Advertising Policy to learn more;
- Google Analytics: Used to analyze website traffic and usage to help us improve our services.
🔧 2. How We Use Information
The information we collect is primarily used for the following purposes:
- Providing, maintaining, and improving our services;
- Analyzing and tracking user behavior to optimize tool functionality and user experience;
- Detecting and preventing potential security threats and abuse;
- Displaying relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense);
- Responding to your inquiries and requests.
Important Commitment: We do not sell your personal information to third parties, nor do we use it for any other purposes not specified in this policy.
🍪 3. Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files stored on your device used to enhance website experience. We use the following types of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Ensure basic website functionality, such as saving tool settings | Session cookies (expire when browser is closed) |
| Analytics Cookies | Track visits and user behavior for website optimization | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising Cookies | Set by Google AdSense to display personalized ads | Determined by Google |
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the normal use of certain tools.
🔄 4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Explicit Consent: We will share your information after obtaining your authorization;
- Third-Party Service Providers: Such as Google Analytics and other analytics tools, which process data only according to our instructions;
- Legal Requirements: When disclosure is required by laws, regulations, legal proceedings, or government requests;
- Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of this platform, users, or the public.
Cross-Border Transfer: Our third-party service providers (such as Google) may transfer data overseas. By using this service, you agree to such transfers.
📅 5. Data Retention Period
We retain your data according to the following periods:
- Access Log Data: Retained for 12 months for security analysis and traffic statistics, then automatically anonymized upon expiration;
- Cookie Data: Retained according to the validity periods specified in the Cookie Policy, and can be cleared by you at any time;
- User Communication Records: If you contact us via email, relevant records are retained for 3 years to handle follow-up inquiries;
- Tool Processing Data: All images, files, etc. are processed locally in your browser, and our servers do not retain any processing data.
🔒 6. Data Security
We employ various security measures to protect your information:
- All website communications are encrypted via HTTPS;
- Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning;
- Strictly limited employee access to data;
- Core tools run locally in the browser; files are not uploaded to the server.
While we strive to protect your information, please be aware that internet transmission cannot be guaranteed to be 100% secure. In the event of a security breach, we will notify affected users via email freetoolhouse@qq.com.
👶 7. Minors' Privacy
Our services are intended for users of all ages. If you are a minor under the age of 18, please use this platform under the guidance of a guardian. If a guardian discovers that a minor has submitted personal information without consent, please contact us to have it removed.
⚖️ 8. Your Rights
Under applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right of Access: Know what information we hold about you;
- Right of Rectification: Correct inaccurate information;
- Right of Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information;
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing.
To exercise the above rights, please contact us via email freetoolhouse@qq.com. We will respond within 30 days.
📝 9. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. For significant changes, we will post a notice prominently on the website homepage or notify you through the contact information you have provided. The revised policy takes effect upon publication, and continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the changes.
📢 10. Google Advertising Special Notice
10.1 Third-Party Advertising Partners
This website uses Google AdSense to display third-party advertisements. Google, as a third-party advertising vendor, uses cookies to serve ads to users on this website.
10.2 Use of Google Advertising Cookies
Google uses advertising cookies to display ads to users based on their visits to this website and other websites on the Internet. Google and its partners may serve personalized ads on this website and other websites based on users' browsing history.
- Google's ads are personalized based on users' browsing history and interests;
- Users can manage ad personalization options at any time by visiting Google Settings;
- We do not provide any personally identifiable information to advertisers.
10.3 Opting Out of Personalized Advertising
Users can opt out of personalized advertising through the following methods:
- Visit Google Ad Settings to manage ad personalization;
- Visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of personalized advertising from third-party vendors;
10.4 Other Third-Party Advertising Networks
In addition to Google, other third-party vendors or advertising networks may also use cookies to serve ads on this website. The cookie usage practices of these third-party vendors are subject to their respective privacy policies.
The following third-party advertising networks may be present on our website:
- Google AdSense (primary advertising partner)
- Other vendors participating in Google-certified advertising networks
Users can visit the official websites of each vendor to learn more and choose whether to accept their cookie policies.
10.5 Third-Party Advertising Links
Clicking on advertisements will redirect users to third-party websites. This website is not responsible for the privacy policies of third-party websites, and users are advised to review their privacy policies when visiting third-party websites.
📞 11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the following channels:
Operating Entity: ToolHouse (Individually Operated)
Contact Address: Chengdu High-tech Zone, Sichuan Province, China (Operational Mailing Address)
Contact Email: freetoolhouse@qq.com