Privacy Policy

Hey there. Welcome to UseFreeToolsOnline.com (that's us). We run a bunch of free online tools — PDF converters, compressors, text utilities, and more. This page tells you how we handle your data when you use our site. We keep things simple and transparent, just the way we'd want for ourselves.

1. What info do we collect?

We don't ask you to create an account or give us your name. But like almost every website, our servers and third-party tools automatically record some basic info:

• Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type & version, device type, operating system
• Which pages you visit, how long you stay, which tool you use
• Referring website (like if you came from Google or a social media link)

If you upload a file to one of our tools (e.g., a PDF to compress), the file is processed temporarily and automatically deleted after a few hours. We never store your files or share them with anyone. Period.

2. Cookies – why we use them

We use small text files called cookies to make the website work better. They help us remember your preferences (like dark mode), prevent repeated popups, and understand how people use our tools so we can improve them. Cookies do not give us access to your personal files or your computer.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings anytime, but some features might not work as smoothly. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our use of cookies (standard stuff).

3. Google AdSense & third-party ads

We show ads through Google AdSense to keep this website running – hosting, development, and coffee for late nights 😅. Google and its partners may use cookies to show you ads based on your visit to our site and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

Google's advertising uses the DoubleClick cookie – you can read more about Google's privacy practices here. We don't control what ads appear; Google does.

4. Third-party links & embeds

Sometimes we link to external resources (like a tutorial on YouTube or a relevant blog post). If you click those links, their privacy policies apply – not ours. We are not responsible for how those sites handle your data.

5. How long we keep your data

Server logs (IP addresses, page visits) are kept for 30 days for security and troubleshooting, then automatically deleted. Uploaded files are erased within 2 hours of processing. We don't build any profile about you.

6. Your rights – because we believe in control

Depending on where you live (especially if you're in the EU, UK, or California), you may have the right to:

• Ask us what data we have about you (answer: very little)
• Request deletion of any personal data we might hold
• Opt out of cookies (via browser settings)

To make such a request, just email us at support@usefreetoolsonline.com. We'll respond within 15 days.

7. Children's privacy

Our tools are not aimed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect data from kids. If we find out that a child under 13 has sent us any personal info, we delete it immediately.

8. Changes to this policy

If we ever update this page (e.g., because of new laws or new tools), we'll change the "Last updated" date at the top. We won't spam you with notifications, but checking back once in a while is a good habit.

9. Contact us

If something is unclear, or you just want to say hi, drop us a line at support@usefreetoolsonline.com. We usually reply within 1 business day (and yes, a real person writes back).