Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 4, 2026

1. Information We Collect

CinderTools is committed to protecting your privacy. We believe in transparency and minimal data collection. Here's exactly what information we collect and how we use it:

1.1 Automatic Data Collection

• Browser Information: We automatically collect basic information about your browser and device to ensure our tools work properly across different platforms.
• Usage Analytics: We collect anonymous usage statistics to understand which tools are most popular and how we can improve our service.
• Error Reports: If a tool encounters an error, we may collect technical information to help us fix the issue.

1.2 Contact Form Data

If you choose to contact us through our contact form, we collect:

• Your name (optional)
• Your email address
• The subject and content of your message

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is deleted after we resolve your issue.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Service Improvement: Usage analytics help us understand which features are most valuable and where we should focus development efforts.
• Technical Support: Error reports and contact form submissions help us provide better support and fix issues quickly.
• Communication: We may use your email address only to respond to questions or provide updates about our service.

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Processing

The most important aspect of our privacy policy is that all tool processing happens locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device when using our tools.

3.2 Server Data

Contact form submissions and error reports are temporarily stored on our servers for processing. This data is automatically deleted after 30 days or when the issue is resolved, whichever comes first.

3.3 Security Measures

• All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS
• Server data is stored in secure, access-controlled environments
• We use industry-standard security practices to protect your information
• Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel only

4. Third-Party Services

CinderTools uses third-party services to enhance functionality:

• CDN Services: We use content delivery networks to serve our website and libraries efficiently.
• Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics are collected through privacy-focused analytics services.
• Libraries: We use open-source libraries like jQuery and TailwindCSS, which may have their own privacy policies.

We carefully select third-party services that align with our privacy-first approach and do not share personal data with them.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Anonymous tracking to understand usage patterns (can be disabled).
• No Advertising: We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request information about what personal data we hold about you.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes.

7. Data Retention

• Contact Form Data: Deleted within 30 days of issue resolution.
• Error Reports: Automatically deleted after 90 days.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized; individual data points deleted within 24 months.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify users through our website or contact information. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy will be updated accordingly.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: