Privacy Policy

At BIZYTOOLS, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: If you choose to create an account, we collect your username, email address, and password (stored securely using hashing).
• Usage Data: When you use our tools, we may collect information about how you interact with our services.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Log Data: We collect standard log information including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.
• Cookies: We use session cookies and optional "remember me" cookies for authentication. See our Cookie Policy for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your requests and transactions
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues

3. Data Processing and Storage

3.1 Client-Side Processing

Most of our tools process data entirely in your browser. This means your files and data never leave your device, ensuring maximum privacy and security.

3.2 Server-Side Processing

For tools that require server-side processing (such as advanced PDF operations), files are temporarily stored, processed, and automatically deleted after completion. We do not retain your files or data longer than necessary.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Protection of Rights: We may share information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt/argon2)
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Opt out of non-essential data collection
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly. Optional cookies may be used for authentication and analytics. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent panel.

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionality such as authentication sessions.
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors use our site.
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense and other third-party advertising partners may set cookies to serve personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history.

7.2 Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. These cookies allow Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect data:

• Google AdSense — Advertising platform. Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics / Tag Manager — Traffic analytics. Privacy Policy
• PHPMailer — Email delivery for contact forms and notifications.

Our website may also contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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.

11. Contact Us

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

• Email: Contact Form
• Website: https://bizytoolkit.com/contact