Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Tools Dart ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and safeguards information when you use toolsdart.com and our suite of online tools.
Core Privacy Principle: Client-Side Execution
Tools Dart is designed with a privacy-first architecture. Our online utility tools (including the Word Counter, JSON Formatter, Star Note Lookup, and Fancy Serial Number Checker) execute directly inside your web browser using client-side JavaScript. The text, code, or serial numbers you enter into these tools are processed on your local device and are not uploaded, logged, or stored on our servers.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit Tools Dart, certain standard technical data is collected automatically through your browser, while other information is only collected if you choose to communicate with us directly:
- Tool Input Data: Content entered into our tools (such as formatted JSON payloads, written text, or currency serial numbers) is processed locally in your browser session. We do not store, inspect, or retain this data on our servers.
- Automated Server Logs: Like most web servers, our hosting infrastructure automatically records basic log entries when you request pages. This may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and timestamps. These logs are used solely for network security, debugging, and traffic load distribution.
- Direct Correspondence: If you contact us via email (for support, feedback, or tool suggestions), we collect your email address and any information you provide in your message to respond to your inquiry.
2. How We Use Information
The technical information collected is used exclusively for the following operational purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and deliver our web utilities reliably.
- To identify server errors, resolve technical bugs, and optimize page load speed.
- To protect against malicious traffic, automated scrapers, and denial-of-service attempts.
- To reply to user feedback, bug reports, and suggestions for new tools.
3. Google Advertising & Cookie Policy
We may partner with third-party vendors, including Google, to display advertisements on Tools Dart. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visits to our site and other sites on the Internet:
- 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 users based on their visits to Tools Dart and/or other sites across the Internet.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Page.
You can also adjust your web browser settings to decline all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain interactive site preferences.
4. Web Analytics
We may use privacy-conscious analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand aggregate website metrics, such as overall visitor counts, popular tools, bounce rates, and device categories. These analytics services use cookies and scripts to compile statistical reports. Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors.
5. European Privacy Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: Request confirmation of whether we process personal data and obtain a copy.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where applicable.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limits on how we process your personal data.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Because our tools run client-side in your browser and do not collect user profiles or store input data, we do not maintain personal databases of tool users. For questions regarding your privacy rights, contact us at contact@toolsdart.com.
6. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA)
For California residents, this section provides additional information required by the California Consumer Privacy Act and the California Privacy Rights Act:
- We do not sell personal information to third parties.
- We do not share personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising except as described under our advertising cookie disclosures.
- You have the right to request disclosure of information practices, the right to request deletion of personal information, and the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights.
7. Children's Online Privacy Protection (COPPA)
Tools Dart is a general audience utility website and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please notify us immediately so we can remove the data.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including HTTPS encryption across all pages, to protect information in transit. Because tool computations take place directly in your web browser, your sensitive data remains within your local environment.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new tools, changes in our data practices, or updated legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top. Continued use of Tools Dart after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: