Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 3, 2026

Governing Law: This Privacy Policy is governed by the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 of India. Users outside India are additionally protected under applicable local laws (e.g., GDPR for EU users).

Welcome to WorldOfTools (worldoftools.in). Your privacy is our highest priority. This policy outlines how we handle data and explains our commitment to security and transparency.

1. Data We Collect

We distinguish between two categories:

Client-side tools (most tools on this site): Your input data — passwords, text, JSON, calculations — is processed entirely within your browser. It is never transmitted to our servers. We have no access to it.
Server-side tools (Link Shortener at /link-shortener): The long URL you submit is transmitted to our server to generate a persistent short link. This URL is stored server-side to enable redirect functionality.

We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or any other Personally Identifiable Information (PII) unless you voluntarily contact us.

2. Analytics & Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services which may independently collect data:

Google Analytics (GA4) — collects anonymized usage data (page views, session duration, device type). See Google's Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense — serves contextual display advertisements. Google may use cookies for ad personalization. See Google's Ad Policy.
Vercel Analytics — collects anonymized performance metrics. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.

3. Cookies

We use cookies set by Google Analytics and Google AdSense for analytics and ad personalization. We do not set any first-party tracking cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or use an ad blocker.

4. Data Retention

For client-side tools: We retain no data since it never leaves your device.

For the Link Shortener: Submitted URLs are retained on our servers as long as the short link is active. We reserve the right to remove links that violate our Terms of Service.

5. Your Rights (DPDP Act 2023)

Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the right to:

Access information about personal data processed by us
Correction or erasure of your personal data
Grievance redressal
Nominate a person to exercise rights on your behalf in case of death or incapacity

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect the integrity of our platform. Since the vast majority of tools process data locally, you retain full control over your information. For server-side features (Link Shortener), data is transmitted over HTTPS.

7. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted data to us, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be reflected by the updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at: [email protected]