Information We Collect & How Data is Processed

Our Service is designed with privacy as a priority. We aim to minimize data collection and maximize client-side processing.

• Client-Side Tools & Data: Most of our tools (e.g., text converters, calculators, image manipulators that are not AI-based, QR code generators/scanners, file converters like SVG to PNG, etc.) operate entirely client-side within your browser. This means the data you input or the files you upload for these tools are processed directly on your computer and are not sent to, or stored on, our servers. Your data remains local to your device.
• Browser Local Storage: Some tools, like the "To-Do List" and "Notes App", utilize your browser's local storage to save your data (tasks, notes). This data is stored only on your device and in your browser; we do not have access to it. Clearing your browser's cache or local storage for this site will remove this data.
• Geolocation Data: Tools like "Geolocation Finder" and "Weather Forecast" may request access to your device's location via your browser. This permission is explicitly requested, and the location data is used solely to provide the tool's functionality (e.g., display coordinates, fetch a weather link). We do not store this location data on our servers.
• AI-Powered Tools: For tools explicitly marked as "AI-Powered" or using AI (e.g., Text Summarizer, Text Rephrasers, AI Idea Generator, Image Translator), the text or image data you input is sent to our AI service provider (currently Google, via Genkit and its underlying Gemini models) for processing. This is necessary for the AI to perform its function. We do not store your input text or image data on our servers after the AI processing is complete. The data handling by Google is subject to Google's own privacy policies and terms of service.
• Google Analytics: If enabled, we use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data to help us understand how our Service is used and to improve it. This may include information like your IP address (anonymized), browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is aggregated and does not personally identify you. You can learn more about Google Analytics' privacy practices and opt-out options on their website.
• Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on some pages of our site. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect data in the ad serving process. This data is used to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, please see Google's Privacy & Terms.

How We Use Your Information

Any information processed by our Service is used for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the functionality of our tools.
• To enable AI-powered features by sending necessary data to AI service providers.
• To improve and optimize our Service based on aggregated and anonymized usage patterns (via Google Analytics).
• To display advertisements (via Google AdSense).
• To respond to your inquiries if you contact us directly.

Data Storage

As emphasized, for most tools, the data you input is processed client-side or stored in your browser's local storage, not on our servers.

For AI-powered tools, the data is temporarily processed by our AI service provider as required for the tool's function. We do not maintain long-term storage of user input for these AI tools on The Ultimate Toolkit's servers.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for specific functionalities:

• Google (Genkit/Gemini API): For AI-powered text and image processing tools.
• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis.
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements.
• Google Search: The "Weather Forecast" tool links to Google Search for weather data.
• cdnjs.cloudflare.com (pdf.js, Tesseract.js, etc.): Some client-side tools may load components from this CDN for their operation.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and terms. We encourage you to review them.

Cookies

The Ultimate Toolkit website itself does not use cookies for tracking users directly, beyond what may be used by the Next.js framework for session management or by third-party services like Google Analytics and Google AdSense. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings and opt out of personalized advertising via Google's Ad Settings.

Security

We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect any information that might be indirectly collected (like analytics data). However, remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. For tools that process data client-side, the security of that data primarily depends on the security of your own device and browser.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or equivalent minimum age depending on jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:info@sharemystery.in