Last Updated: January 18, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to ToolArks ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and online tools.
2. Data Processing (Client-Side Only)
ToolArks is designed with privacy as a priority.Most of our tools (including Image Compressor, Base64 Converter, JSON Formatter, and Age Calculator) operate entirely client-side within your web browser.
This means:
- Your files (images, text, documents) are never uploaded to our servers.
- Data processing happens locally on your device.
- We do not store, copy, or view the content you process using our tools.
3. Information We Collect
Since we do not process your tool data on our servers, we only collect minimal metadata to maintain and improve our service:
- Usage Data: We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent, browser type). This helps us improve the user experience.
- Cookies: We and our third-party partners (like Google AdSense) may use cookies to serve personalized ads and analyze traffic.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis.
- Google AdSense: To display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
- Cloudflare: For DNS, CDN, and security protection.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, such as the right to access, delete, or opt-out of certain data collection. Since we do not store your personal files, we generally do not hold personal data to delete. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:support [at] toolarks.com