Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 7, 2026 • Effective immediately for ToolsGPT (www.toolsgpt.us)
1. Who We Are
ToolsGPT ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website https://www.toolsgpt.us and provides free online tools for content creators. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the minimum data required to operate our service:
- Usage data: We may collect anonymous, aggregated analytics data such as page views, tool usage counts, and general geographic location (country level). This data is never linked to individuals.
- Uploaded files: When you use our image tools, uploaded images are processed on our server temporarily and automatically deleted within 1 hour. We do not store, view, or analyze your uploaded images.
- URLs submitted: URLs you paste into our downloader tools are used only to process your request and are not stored after processing.
- Contact form: If you contact us, we store your name, email address, and message to reply to you. This data is kept for 90 days then deleted.
- Cookies: We use a single session cookie for functional purposes (e.g. admin login). We do not use tracking cookies.
3. Information We Do Not Collect
- We do not require account registration, so we do not collect usernames or passwords from regular users.
- We do not collect social media credentials, Instagram logins, TikTok accounts, or Facebook data.
- We do not track your behaviour across other websites.
- We do not collect payment information (all tools are free).
4. How We Use Your Information
The limited data we collect is used exclusively to: operate and maintain our tools, respond to contact form inquiries, understand aggregate usage patterns to improve our service, and ensure security and prevent abuse.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services which have their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: For anonymous traffic analysis (optional, may not be active).
- Google AdSense: For advertising (optional, may not be active). Google's privacy policy governs its data collection.
- Bootstrap CDN / Font Awesome CDN: For loading design assets. These CDNs may log your IP address.
6. Data Retention
Uploaded images are auto-deleted within 1 hour. Submitted URLs are not stored. Contact messages are kept for 90 days. Server access logs are kept for 30 days for security purposes.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Union, you have the right to access any personal data we hold about you, request deletion, and object to processing. Contact us at admin@toolsgpt.us to exercise these rights. As we collect minimal data, most requests will be straightforward to fulfill.
8. Children's Privacy
ToolsGPT is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data, contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of ToolsGPT after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
For privacy questions or concerns, contact us at admin@toolsgpt.us or visit our contact page.