Privacy Policy

1. Overview & Data Controller

Toolskuy ("we", "our") operates toolskuy.site (the "Service"). This policy informs you about how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you use our Service. The data controller responsible for your information is:

• Operator: BerrylDev, independent developer
• Contact: berryldev@gmail.com
• Website: https://toolskuy.site

2. Data We Collect

• Files you uploadFiles uploaded to server-side tools (PDF to Word, Word to PDF, PDF Compressor, etc.) are temporarily processed on our infrastructure solely for the conversion you requested. They are automatically deleted within 1 hour of upload. We do not read, analyze, share, or sell your file contents.
• Client-side toolsTools marked as "browser-based" (Image Compressor, JSON Formatter, Word Counter, etc.) process data entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded to our servers. Your files and text remain on your device.
• Analytics dataWe use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymized usage statistics — page views, session duration, tool usage patterns, country-level location. We do not collect names, email addresses, or identifiers without explicit consent.
• Contact dataIf you submit a message via our Contact form, we receive your name, email, and message for the sole purpose of responding to your inquiry. This data is not sold or shared with third parties.

3. Cookies & Consent

We use cookies in the following categories:

• Strictly necessary: Session handling and preferences. Cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.
• Analytics cookies (optional): Google Analytics 4 session tracking. We implement Google Consent Mode v2 — analytics cookies are only activated after you click "Accept All" in our cookie banner.
• Advertising cookies (optional): Google AdSense ad personalization. Only activated with your consent. Non-personalized ads may be shown even without consent.

You can opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout and Google ad personalization at google.com/settings/ads.

4. Advertising

This website displays advertisements via Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-2364513364755825). Google may use cookies and device identifiers to serve ads based on your browsing activity across sites. Advertisements are clearly marked as "Advertisement" on this site to distinguish them from content. To opt out of personalized ads, visit google.com/settings/ads or use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out.

5. Data Retention

• Uploaded files: automatically deleted within 1 hour
• Analytics data: retained per Google Analytics default policies (14 months for event data)
• Contact form messages: retained for up to 12 months, then deleted
• No personal data is stored in our own databases beyond temporary file processing

6. Your Rights (GDPR & Privacy Compliance)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area or a region with similar privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure — request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Withdraw consent — revoke cookie consent at any time via the cookie banner settings
• Lodge a complaint — with your local supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, email us at berryldev@gmail.com.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics 4 — usage analytics
• Google AdSense — display advertising
• Vercel — hosting and edge delivery
• ExchangeRate-API — live currency rates (no personal data sent)

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. For significant changes, we will provide a prominent notice on this page.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at berryldev@gmail.com — we aim to respond within 3 business days.