Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 23, 2026

Quick summary: All ToolBolt tools process your data locally in your browser — your input never leaves your device. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site and may display ads through Google AdSense. Both services use cookies, which you can manage through the cookie banner or your browser settings.

1. Data You Enter Into Tools

Every tool on ToolBolt processes data exclusively using client-side JavaScript in your web browser. Your input — text, code, passwords, JSON, or any other data — never leaves your device. We have no servers that receive, process, log, or store anything you type or paste into any tool.

2. Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit ToolBolt, the following information may be collected automatically through our analytics and advertising partners:

  • Pages visited, time on page, and navigation patterns
  • Browser type, operating system, and device type
  • Approximate geographic location (country/region level, derived from IP address)
  • Referring website or search terms that brought you here
  • IP address (processed by Google, not stored by ToolBolt)

We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information. ToolBolt has no user accounts, registration, or login system.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site — which tools are popular, where traffic comes from, and how we can improve the experience. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects data such as your device type, browser, approximate location, and browsing behavior on our site.

Google may process this data on servers located in the United States. For more information on how Google handles your data, see Google's Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Data Practices.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Cookies

ToolBolt's tools do not set any cookies. However, third-party services we use may set cookies on your device:

Essential Cookies

We use a cookie (tb_consent) to remember your cookie preferences. This cookie does not track you and is strictly necessary for the consent banner to function.

Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics sets cookies (such as _ga and _ga_*) to distinguish unique visitors and track sessions. These cookies expire after 2 years and 24 hours respectively.

Advertising Cookies

If advertising is enabled, Google AdSense may set cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history across websites. These cookies are managed by Google.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the banner at the bottom of any page, or by adjusting your browser settings. See section 8 for your specific rights.

5. Advertising

ToolBolt may display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google and its advertising partners may collect information about your browsing activity to provide personalized ads.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by:

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade any user information. The only third parties that receive data through our site are:

  • Google LLC — through Google Analytics and Google AdSense, as described above

We do not share data with any other third parties.

7. Data Retention

ToolBolt does not store any user data on its own servers. Data collected by Google Analytics is retained according to Google's data retention policies (default: 14 months). You can request deletion of your data through Google's tools.

8. Your Rights

All Users

You can control cookies through your browser settings, use the cookie consent banner to manage preferences, and opt out of Google Analytics using the browser add-on linked above.

European Economic Area (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. You also have the right to data portability and to withdraw consent at any time. Since ToolBolt does not collect personal data directly, these rights primarily apply to data collected by Google through analytics and advertising cookies, which you can manage through the opt-out links above or by contacting us.

California (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. ToolBolt does not sell personal information. For data collected by Google, use the opt-out links above.

9. Children's Privacy

ToolBolt does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). Our tools do not require registration or personal details of any kind. If you believe a child has provided personal information through a third-party service on our site, please contact us.

10. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

Questions or concerns about this privacy policy? Contact us at hello@toolbolt.dev.