1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Welcome to TexyTools ("we," "us," or "our"). We are fundamentally committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains our principles and practices regarding data, but it can be summarized in one simple sentence: **We do not collect, store, or process your personal data from our tools.** Our core philosophy is to build powerful utilities that operate entirely on the client-side, meaning all processing happens within your own web browser on your own computer.
2. The "Client-Side First" Architecture
The vast majority of our tools at TexyTools are designed to be "client-side." This is a technical term that has profound implications for your privacy.
- What it means: When you paste text into our Case Converter, upload an image to our Image Compressor, or generate a QR code, the data you provide never leaves your device. The tool's logic, written in JavaScript, runs directly in your browser.
- What it does NOT do: Your data is **not** uploaded to our servers. It is **not** stored in a database. It is **not** analyzed, shared, or sold. We have no technical means of accessing the content you process with our tools.
This architectural choice is a deliberate one. We believe you shouldn't have to trade your privacy for a useful utility. The only exception to this rule involves tools that explicitly require server-side interaction, such as our AI-powered tools, which are explained in a separate section.
3. Information We Do Collect (And Why)
While we do not collect personal data from the tools themselves, we do collect a minimal amount of non-personally identifiable information to operate and improve our website. This includes:
a. Anonymized Analytics Data (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us answer questions like:
- Which tools are the most popular?
- How are users finding our website (e.g., from Google search, social media)?
- Are there pages that are confusing or causing errors?
The data collected is aggregated and anonymized. It includes information such as your browser type, general geographic location (e.g., country or city, but not your specific address), and the pages you visit. We **do not** send any personal information to Google Analytics. Your IP address is anonymized by Google's systems. This data is crucial for us to make informed decisions about which tools to build next and how to improve the overall user experience.
b. Feedback Submissions
When you voluntarily submit feedback through our contact form or the feedback widget on tool pages, we collect the information you provide (such as feedback type, message, and the tool's slug). This information is used solely for the purpose of addressing your feedback, fixing bugs, or considering feature requests. We do not use this information for marketing purposes.
4. AI-Powered Tools and Third-Party APIs
A small subset of our tools, clearly marked as "AI-powered," use external APIs (like Google's Genkit) to function. When you use these specific tools, the input you provide is sent to the respective third-party service to generate a response. The data sent is limited to what is necessary for the tool's operation. We do not store your inputs or the AI-generated outputs on our servers. However, your interaction is subject to the privacy policy of the third-party AI provider (e.g., Google). We encourage you to review their policies if you have concerns.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer. TexyTools uses a minimal number of cookies for essential functionality:
- Google Analytics: As described above, Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish between users and track sessions.
- Theme Preference: We may use a cookie to remember your preferred theme (e.g., light or dark mode) for a more consistent browsing experience.
We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking purposes. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website, particularly in blog posts and tool descriptions, may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other sites. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.
7. Children's Privacy
TexyTools is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at admin@texytools.com so we can promptly remove it.
8. 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 policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our commitment to privacy, please contact us at admin@texytools.com.