Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Toolsonline. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our PDF merger tool and related services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect the following information when you voluntarily provide it:

• Contact Information: Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
• Communication Data: Any information you provide when contacting us for support
• Feedback: Comments, questions, or feedback you choose to share

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, and device information
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs
• Analytics Data: Information collected through Google Analytics or similar services

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we don't collect:

• We do not collect, store, or have access to your PDF files
• We do not track the content of your documents
• We do not store any data from your PDF processing activities

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our PDF merger tool
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send important service updates
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Newsletter: To send newsletters if you've subscribed (you can unsubscribe anytime)
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:

• Encryption: Our website uses HTTPS encryption to protect data in transit
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: We keep our security measures up to date
• Monitoring: Regular security assessments and monitoring for vulnerabilities

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Client-Side Processing

What this means for you:

• Your PDF files never leave your device
• We cannot see, access, or store your files
• Processing happens instantly without internet upload delays
• Your sensitive documents remain completely private
• All data is cleared when you close your browser or navigate away

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to help us operate our website and analyze usage:

7.1 Analytics Services

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

7.2 Content Delivery Networks

We use CDNs (like Cloudflare) to deliver content quickly and securely. These services may collect technical information such as IP addresses.

7.3 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through our website or email
• Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: