Privacy Policy

Introduction

Toolaboo ("we," "us," "our") operates toolaboo.com, which provides free online tools for tasks like word counting, text transformation, and more.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our site, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We generally don't require you to provide personal information to use our tools. However, if you contact us, we may collect:

  • Your name and email address
  • The content of your message

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Toolaboo, we automatically collect:

  • Usage data: Which tools you use, pages you visit, how long you spend on the site, which buttons you click
  • Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type (mobile/desktop), screen size
  • IP address: Your device's internet address
  • Location data: General location based on your IP address (city/state/country level, not precise location)
  • Cookies and tracking data: Information stored by cookies and similar technologies

What About the Text I Enter Into Tools?

We don't store the content you enter into our tools. When you use a word counter, text transformer, or other tool, your text stays in your browser. We don't collect it, save it, or send it to our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and improve our tools and website
  • Understand which tools are most popular and useful
  • Fix bugs and technical issues
  • Analyze how people use the site
  • Show you relevant advertisements
  • Track affiliate referrals (if you click on ads or affiliate links)
  • Respond to your questions if you contact us
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for:

  • Essential cookies: Make the site work properly
  • Analytics cookies: Understand how visitors use our site (like Google Analytics)
  • Advertising cookies: Show you relevant ads and track ad performance
  • Affiliate cookies: Track when you click on affiliate links

Third-Party Tracking

Third parties may also place cookies on your device:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks site usage and visitor behavior
  • Ad networks: Google AdSense and other advertising services
  • Affiliate networks: Track referral clicks and conversions

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Get notified when cookies are set

Note that blocking cookies may affect how some parts of the site work.

How We Share Your Information

We don't sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

Service Providers

  • Hosting providers: Store and serve our website
  • Analytics services: Google Analytics and similar tools
  • Ad networks: Google AdSense and other advertising platforms
  • Affiliate networks: Track referral commissions

These providers are only allowed to use your information to provide services to us.

When Required by Law

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes (court orders, subpoenas)
  • Respond to government or law enforcement requests
  • Protect our rights or the safety of others
  • Prevent fraud or security issues
  • Enforce our terms and conditions

Business Transfers

If Toolaboo is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

Aggregated Data

We may share anonymized, aggregated data that can't identify you personally (like "50% of users prefer the word counter tool").

Third-Party Links and Ads

Our site displays ads and may contain links to other websites. When you click these:

  • You're leaving Toolaboo and visiting another site
  • That site has its own privacy policy
  • We don't control what they do with your information
  • We're not responsible for their practices

Always review the privacy policies of sites you visit.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

  • Access: Request a copy of information we have about you
  • Correction: Fix inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request we delete your information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Opt-out: Stop receiving marketing communications (if applicable)
  • Data portability: Get your data in a portable format
  • Object: Object to certain uses of your information

For California Residents

Under California law (CCPA/CPRA), you have additional rights:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
  • Delete your personal information (with some exceptions)
  • Opt out of "sharing" your information for targeted advertising
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

We may "share" information with advertising and affiliate partners, which qualifies as "sharing" under California law. You can opt out by contacting us or enabling Global Privacy Control (GPC) in your browser.

For Canadian Residents

Under Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA and provincial laws), you have rights to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Withdraw consent for certain uses
  • File complaints with privacy commissioners

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any privacy rights, contact us through our contact form. Include:

  • Your name and email
  • What right you want to exercise
  • Enough information to verify your identity

We'll respond within 30-45 days as required by law.

Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption (HTTPS) for data transmission
  • Secure hosting with reputable providers
  • Access controls for our systems
  • Regular security monitoring

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We can't guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We keep information for as long as:

  • Necessary to provide our services
  • Required by law (typically 2-7 years for different types of data)
  • Needed for analytics and improvements

After that, we delete or anonymize it.

Children's Privacy

Toolaboo is intended for general audiences. We don't knowingly collect information from children under 18.

If you're a parent and believe we've collected information from your child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

International Users

Toolaboo operates in the United States. If you're outside the US:

  • Your information may be transferred to and stored in the US
  • US privacy laws may differ from your country's laws
  • By using Toolaboo, you consent to this transfer

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

  • We'll update the "Last Updated" date
  • We'll post a notice on the site for significant changes
  • Your continued use means you accept the changes

Check this page periodically to stay informed.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data? Contact us through our contact form.

For privacy-specific requests, include "Privacy Request" in your message.

By using Toolaboo, you agree to this Privacy Policy.