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Privacy policy

How OneFreeTools collects, uses, and protects your information — including cookies, advertising, third parties, and your data rights.

Last updated · May 15, 2026

01 · Overview

Overview

OneFreeTools (the "Site", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of every visitor. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the rights you have over your data.

By using the Site or any of its tools, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

02 · Who operates this site

Who operates this site

OneFreeTools is an independent web project that publishes free, browser-based utilities and educational articles for writers, marketers, and developers. The Site is operated under the brand name "OneFreeTools" and reachable at https://onefreetools.com.

For any privacy-related question, data subject access request, or correction request, you can reach the operator at hello@onefreetools.com.

03 · Information we collect

Information we collect

We try to collect as little information as possible. The data we may collect falls into the following categories:

  • Tool input. When you paste text or values into one of the tools, that input is processed in your browser. We do not transmit it to our servers for the core interaction unless the specific tool description states otherwise.
  • Server logs. Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically log basic technical information (IP address, user-agent, requested URL, timestamp, referrer) for security and abuse prevention. These logs are retained for a limited period.
  • Analytics. We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand which pages are useful and how the Site performs. Analytics is aggregated and never used to identify individual visitors.
  • Cookies and local storage. Some features use cookies or local storage to remember your preferences (for example, the autonomy mode of a tool, or to dismiss a notice). You can clear these at any time from your browser settings.
  • Advertising data. Third-party advertising partners listed below may collect or receive information through the Site to serve and measure ads.

04 · How we use information

How we use information

We use the information described above to:

  • Operate, maintain, and secure the Site and its tools.
  • Diagnose technical problems and prevent abuse.
  • Understand which tools and articles are useful so we can improve the catalog.
  • Display advertising that helps us keep the Site free.
  • Respond to your questions, feedback, and legal requests.

05 · Advertising and Google AdSense

Advertising and Google AdSense

OneFreeTools may display advertisements provided by Google AdSense and other ad networks (which may include Mediavine, Raptive, or comparable partners) to keep the Site free for users.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our sites and other sites on the internet.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting https://www.aboutads.info/choices or, for European users, https://www.youronlinechoices.eu.

For more information about Google AdSense, see Google's privacy and terms at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

06 · Cookies

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. The Site uses two broad types:

  • Essential cookies. Required for the Site to function. These cannot be disabled without breaking core features.
  • Analytics and advertising cookies. Set by us or by our advertising partners (such as Google AdSense) to measure performance and serve ads.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing ones, or be notified when one is being placed. Disabling cookies may affect parts of the Site. See the dedicated Cookie Policy page for the full list of cookies and their purposes.

07 · Third-party services

Third-party services

We may rely on the following third parties to operate parts of the Site:

  • Hosting: infrastructure providers that serve the Site to your browser.
  • Google Fonts: delivers the typography used across the Site. Google may receive your IP address as part of font requests.
  • Google AdSense / advertising partners: see the Advertising section above.
  • Search engines: Google, Bing, and others crawl public pages to index the catalog.

Each third party operates under its own privacy policy. Where possible, we choose providers with reasonable data-handling practices, but we are not responsible for their internal operations.

08 · Your rights (GDPR, CCPA, and similar laws)

Your rights (GDPR, CCPA, and similar laws)

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding personal data we hold about you:

  • Right of access. You may request a copy of any personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification. You may ask us to correct inaccurate or outdated information.
  • Right to erasure. You may request the deletion of personal information we hold, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Right to restrict processing. You may ask us to limit how we use your information.
  • Right to data portability. You may request a copy of your information in a portable format.
  • Right to object. You may object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
  • Right to opt out of sale or sharing (CCPA). California residents may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@onefreetools.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

09 · Children's privacy

Children's privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to the Site, contact us at hello@onefreetools.com and we will delete it promptly.

10 · Data retention

Data retention

We retain server logs and analytics data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law. Tool input that is processed in the browser is not stored on our servers.

11 · International data transfers

International data transfers

OneFreeTools may be served from or rely on infrastructure providers located in various countries. By using the Site, you understand that your information may be processed in jurisdictions whose data-protection laws differ from those of your home country.

12 · Security

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we hold against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet is fully secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13 · Changes to this policy

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated through the Site, and where required by law, by additional means.

14 · Contact

Contact

If you have questions about this policy, want to exercise a privacy right, or want to report a privacy issue, contact us at hello@onefreetools.com. We aim to respond within seven business days.

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