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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 08/10/2025

Overview

LocallyTools is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and tools.

Our Core Promise: All tools process your data locally in your browser. We do not upload, store, or access your files.

Information We Collect

Information We DO NOT Collect

  • Personal identification information

  • User accounts or login credentials

  • Files or documents you process using our tools

  • Personal user behavior or tracking data

  • Payment information (our service is completely free)

Information We DO Collect

  • Language Preference: We store your language preference in a browser cookie to remember your preferred interface language

  • Website Analytics: We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand basic website usage patterns (no personal tracking or cookies)

How Our Tools Work

Local Processing

  • All file processing happens entirely in your browser

  • Your files never leave your device

  • No internet connection required for tool functionality

  • Files are processed in your browser's memory and automatically cleared when you're done

  • We cannot access, view, or retrieve any files you process

No Registration Required

  • Use all tools immediately without creating an account

  • No personal information required to access any functionality

  • Complete anonymity while using our services

Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

  • Language Preference: Stores your selected interface language (e.g., "en", "zh-Hans")

  • These cookies are necessary for basic website functionality

Website Analytics

  • Cloudflare Web Analytics: Provides basic website usage statistics

  • No cookies used: This service operates without placing any cookies on your device

  • No personal tracking: Only anonymous, aggregated traffic data is collected

  • Privacy-first approach: More privacy-friendly than traditional analytics tools

  • Infrastructure-level service: Provided by our hosting platform and cannot be opted out

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Cloudflare Web Analytics

  • Purpose: Basic website performance and usage analytics

  • Data Collected: Anonymous page views, traffic sources, and basic performance metrics

  • Privacy: No cookies, no personal tracking, no cross-site tracking

  • Provider: Cloudflare (our hosting platform)

  • Cannot be opted out: This is an infrastructure-level service

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

  • Purpose: Faster loading of website resources

  • Data: Only technical data required for content delivery

  • Privacy: No personal data is shared

Data Security

Technical Safeguards

  • Website secured with HTTPS encryption

  • All processing happens client-side (in your browser)

  • No server-side storage of user files

  • Regular security updates and monitoring

Architecture Benefits

  • Zero-upload design eliminates data breach risks for your files

  • No central database of user information

  • Minimal attack surface due to local processing model

Your Rights

Data Control

  • You maintain complete control over all files and data

  • You can clear browser data at any time to remove any stored preferences

  • Website analytics data is completely anonymous and cannot be linked to you

Access and Deletion

  • Since we don't store personal data, there's no account data to access or delete

  • Language preferences can be cleared by clearing browser cookies

  • Analytics data is anonymous and aggregated, with no individual user profiles

International Users

LocallyTools is accessible worldwide. Since all processing happens locally in your browser, your data never crosses international borders through our services.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

  • We will notify users through a website notice

  • Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

Children's Privacy

Our services do not target children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we don't collect personal information generally, this risk is minimal.

Legal Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

  • Other applicable privacy laws

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

Technical Transparency

LocallyTools is built with privacy by design:

  • Open Architecture: Our local-processing approach can be verified through browser developer tools

  • No Hidden Uploads: You can monitor network activity to confirm no file uploads occur

  • Transparent Processing: All file operations happen in your browser's visible JavaScript environment

This privacy policy reflects our commitment to user privacy and data security. LocallyTools will never compromise on these principles.