Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for EssentialFreeTool.com
Last Updated: 09 February 2025
Your Privacy Matters
At EssentialFreeTool, we believe your data belongs to you. This policy explains:
- What information we collect (spoiler: very little!)
- How we use it (spoiler: to improve tools, not exploit you)
- Your rights (spoiler: full control)
1. Information We Collect
| Data Type | What We Collect | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Usage | File/text content | Temporary local processing (not stored) |
| Technical | IP address, browser type | Security & analytics (anonymized) |
| Optional | Email (if you contact us) | Support responses |
We Never Collect:
- Names/addresses
- Payment info (we don’t sell anything)
- Sensitive personal data
2. How We Use Data
| Purpose | Details |
|---|---|
| Tool Functionality | Process files/text locally in your browser |
| Analytics | Count daily users via [Google Analytics] (IP anonymized) |
| Ads | Show non-personalized ads via [Google Ad Manager] |
| Improvements | Fix bugs reported via error logs |
3. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Usage stats | Anonymized IP, device type |
| Google Ad Manager | Ethical ads | Non-personalized interests |
| Cloudflare | Security | IP address (firewall logs) |
All third parties comply with GDPR/CCPA.
4. Your Rights
You Can:
- Access: Ask what data we have via [DSAR Form]
- Delete: Request removal of contact history
- Opt-Out: Block analytics via [Cookie Settings]
- Complain: Contact [Your Country’s DPA]
Exercising Rights:
Email privacy@essentialfreetool.com with “Privacy Request” in subject.
5. Security Measures
| Protection | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Encryption | SSL/TLS on all pages |
| Local Processing | Files/text never leave your device |
| Access Controls | Solo founder manages all data |
6. Children’s Privacy
- Not for Under 13: We don’t knowingly collect data from children
- Schools: Teachers may use tools with student consent
7. Policy Updates
- Changes posted here with new “Last Updated” date
- Major changes announced via website banner for 30 days
Contact Us
Data Controller:
Rokaiya
Email: privacy@essentialfreetool.com
Key Compliance:
✅ GDPR (EU)
✅ CCPA (California)
✅ PIPEDA (Canada)
✅ LGPD (Brazil)
Simplified Summary
“We don’t store your files/text. We use basic analytics to keep tools free. You control cookie preferences. Questions? Email us!”