Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ToolsNova ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://toolsnova.github.io and use our tools.

We believe in complete transparency. We do not sell your data, and we only collect what's necessary to provide you with the best experience.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you sign up for an account, we collect:

• Email address: Used for login and account management
• Encrypted password: Securely stored by Firebase Authentication
• Account creation date: For account management purposes

2.2 Guest Usage Data

For users who don't sign up, we store locally in your browser:

• Tool usage count: Limited to 3 uses (stored in localStorage)
• Dark mode preference: Your theme preference

2.3 Cookies & Tracking

ToolsNova uses cookies for essential functionality and advertising:

• Essential cookies: Authentication, theme preference, guest usage counter
• Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to personalize ads
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use our site

2.4 Usage Analytics

We use Google Analytics to improve our tools:

• Which tools are most popular (aggregated data only)
• General geographic location (country level)
• Browser type and device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for these purposes only:

• To provide our tools: Making sure you can use all features
• To manage your account: Login, authentication, and account settings
• To improve user experience: Understanding which tools to enhance
• To enforce guest limits: 3 free uses for non-logged-in users
• To display relevant ads: Google AdSense serves personalized ads

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your interests. View Google's Advertising Policy →

4.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. View Google's Privacy Policy →

4.3 Firebase (Google)

We use Firebase for user authentication. View Firebase Privacy Policy →

4.4 Groq AI

Our AI Assistant uses Groq's API to provide intelligent responses. When you use the AI chat feature, your messages are sent to Groq for processing. Groq does not store your conversations permanently. View Groq's Privacy Policy →

4.4 GitHub Pages

Our site is hosted on GitHub Pages. View GitHub Privacy Statement →

5. Your Choices About Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies: Your browser can be set to refuse all cookies
• Block third-party cookies: Block advertising cookies while keeping essential ones
• Clear cookies: Delete existing cookies from your browser

You can also opt out of personalized Google ads at Google Ads Settings.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Right to access: Request a copy of your data
• Right to deletion: Request account deletion
• Right to correction: Fix inaccurate information
• Right to opt-out: Decline data collection for advertising

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

9. Contact Us