Legal / Data Handling
Privacy Policy
Plain-language summary
ToolGalaxy.online's tools run entirely inside your browser. Your files, images, and documents are not uploaded to our servers for processing. We do collect limited technical data for analytics and advertising, described in full below.
1. Who we are
ToolGalaxy.online ("ToolGalaxy," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at toolgalaxy.online, which offers a collection of free, browser-based tools for PDF editing, image processing, calculators, converters, SEO utilities, and developer utilities. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
2. Information we do not collect
Most tools on ToolGalaxy.online, including PDF mergers, image compressors, and format converters, use client-side processing. This means:
- Files you upload to a tool are processed locally in your browser using JavaScript.
- Your documents, images, and their contents are never transmitted to or stored on our servers.
- Once you close or refresh the tab, the processed data is cleared from memory.
If a specific tool ever requires server-side processing, that tool's page will clearly disclose this before you use it.
3. Information we do collect
Like most websites, we automatically collect limited technical information when you visit, including:
| Data type | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Device & browser data | Browser type, OS, screen size | Site compatibility & performance |
| Usage data | Pages visited, tools used, time on page | Improving tools and content |
| Approximate location | Country or region (via IP) | Language/region relevance, fraud prevention |
| Cookies & identifiers | Analytics and ad cookies | Site analytics, personalized advertising |
4. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and comparable technologies (such as local storage) for:
- Essential functionality — remembering your preferences, such as your last-used tool or theme.
- Analytics — understanding aggregate traffic patterns using tools such as Google Analytics.
- Advertising — displaying relevant ads through third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense.
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.
5. Advertising and third-party partners
Advertising disclosure
ToolGalaxy.online displays advertisements served by third-party vendors, including Google, to help keep our tools free. These vendors may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide personalized ads based on your interests.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page. Third-party vendors' use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policies, not this one.
6. How we use information
We use the limited data described above to operate, maintain, and improve ToolGalaxy.online, to understand which tools are most useful, to detect and prevent abuse or security issues, and to support advertising that keeps the site free to use.
7. Data sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share aggregate or anonymized data with analytics and advertising partners as described above, or disclose information if required by law, to protect our legal rights, or to prevent fraud or abuse.
8. Data retention
Since most tool processing happens entirely in your browser, there is typically no file data for us to retain. Analytics and log data are retained only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, after which they are deleted or anonymized.
9. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, and to object to certain uses such as personalized advertising. This may include rights under regulations such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
10. Children's privacy
ToolGalaxy.online is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of the site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle data, please visit our Contact page.