Privacy Policy

1. Overview

ToolHQ (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates toolhq.app — a collection of free browser-based utility tools. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data is and is not collected when you use ToolHQ.

2. How Your Files Are Handled

Most image, text, and developer tools run entirely in your browser and process files locally — your files never leave your device. However, some tools (PDF conversion, audio/video transcription, background removal, website screenshot, and network tools) require server-side processing. For these tools, files are uploaded to a secure server solely to perform the requested operation and are deleted immediately after processing.

Browser-based tools (files never leave your device):

• Image converters, compressors, and editors
• Text tools (word counter, case converter, diff checker, etc.)
• Developer tools (JSON formatter, Base64, regex tester, etc.)
• Calculators and unit converters

Server-side tools (files are processed on a secure server and deleted immediately):

• PDF tools (conversion, compression, merging, splitting, etc.)
• Audio and video transcription
• Background remover
• Website screenshot
• Network analysis tools (SSL checker, HTTP headers, redirect checker, etc.)

3. Data We Do Not Collect

• We do not require registration or account creation.
• We do not sell your data to third parties.
• We do not store any personally identifiable information.

4. Data We Do Collect

4a. Usage Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. This data is aggregated and anonymised and does not include personally identifiable information.

4b. Advertising

ToolHQ displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and device identifiers to serve personalised ads based on your browsing history across sites. You can opt out via Google’s Ad Settings.

5. Cookies

ToolHQ itself does not set tracking cookies. However, third-party services (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) may set cookies on your device.

6. Third-Party Services

Some tools (e.g. IP geolocation, currency rates) fetch data from external APIs. These requests may expose your IP address to those third-party services.

7. Children’s Privacy

ToolHQ is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

Questions about this privacy policy can be sent to contact@toolhq.app.