Privacy Policy

1Overview & Core Philosophy

At MyToolsHut ("we", "our", or "us"), we believe that online privacy is a fundamental human right. Our platform is purposefully architected to eliminate unnecessary server-side data collection. We prioritize client-side execution in your browser whenever technically possible.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you visit our website (mytoolshut.com), use our online tools, and interact with our advertisements.

2Browser-Side File Processing (100% Client-Side)

Tools labeled as Client-Side / Local (including the Image Compressor, Image Resizer, JPG to PNG Converter, PNG to JPG Converter, Word Counter, QR Code Generator, Base64 Converter, JSON Formatter, and Password Generator) execute exclusively within your local browser environment using JavaScript and HTML5 Canvas APIs.

3Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Policy

To keep our tools 100% free for everyone without subscription paywalls, we display advertisements provided by Google AdSense and other verified advertising networks.

• Third-Party Vendors & Cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites across the Internet.
• Google DART Cookie: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized advertisements to our users based on their visit to MyToolsHut and/or other websites on the Internet.
• Opting Out of Personalized Advertising: Users may opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Page.

4Cookies & Local Storage Usage

We maintain a minimal cookie footprint. Our first-party cookies and local storage items are strictly functional:

• Theme Preferences: Local storage key theme stores whether you prefer Dark Mode or Light Mode.
• Admin Security: An HTTP-only secure cookie is used exclusively when authenticated administrators log into the administrative management console.

For complete details, please read our dedicated Cookie Policy.

5URL Shortener & Server-Side Data

When utilizing our URL Shortener tool, we store the original destination URL, generated short code, custom alias, creation timestamp, and aggregate redirect counts in our secure database to enable redirection functionality. We do not correlate shortened links with personally identifiable information (PII) or user identities.

6GDPR & European Privacy Rights (EEA & UK)

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have guaranteed rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• The right to access, update, or delete information we possess about you.
• The right of rectification (correcting inaccurate data).
• The right to object to or restrict processing of your personal data.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting lawful prior processing.

To exercise any GDPR rights, contact our Data Protection representative at privacy@mytoolshut.com.

7California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific statutory rights:

• The right to know what categories of personal data we collect, use, and share.
• The right to request the deletion of your personal data.
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
• Notice of No Sale: MyToolsHut does not sell your personal information or personal data to data brokers or third parties for monetary compensation.

8Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Protecting the privacy of young children is especially important. MyToolsHut is a general audience utility and is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If we discover we have inadvertently received personal data from a minor under 13, we delete such information immediately.

9Contact Information

If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our compliance with Google AdSense, GDPR, or CCPA, please contact us: