Privacy Policy

Effective date: January 1, 2026 · Last updated: February 28, 2026

SimpleTaskTools ("we", "us", "the Service") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when you use simpletasktools.com ("the Site") and its tools.

1. Summary (TL;DR)

  • We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., via the contact form or a tool request).
  • Files you process with our tools (PDFs, images, JSON, text, etc.) are processed entirely in your browser. They are never uploaded to our servers.
  • We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to count visits in aggregate. IPs are anonymized.
  • We display Google AdSense ads on a few pages. Google may use cookies to personalize ads.
  • You can opt out of personalized ads at any time via Google's Ad Settings.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

The following are never sent to our servers:

  • Files you upload into any tool (PDFs, images, JSON, CSV, text, audio, video).
  • Text you type into our converters, formatters, or generators.
  • Passwords, API keys, UUIDs, JWT tokens, or any other secrets generated by our Secure Key Generator.
  • Brand context documents you build with the Brand Context Generator (unless you explicitly use the AI auto-fill, in which case only the description or page content you submit is forwarded — see Section 5).

3. Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit the Site, our analytics providers automatically receive a small amount of standard server-log information:

  • Anonymized IP address (last octet truncated by Google Analytics).
  • Browser type and version, operating system, screen size.
  • Referring URL, the page you visited, time of visit.
  • Aggregated usage patterns (e.g., "how many people used JSON Formatter today").

We use this only to understand traffic trends and improve the Site. We do not link this data to any individual.

4. Information You Provide Voluntarily

The following are stored on our servers only when you actively submit them:

  • Tool requests (name, description, optional email) submitted via the "Request Tool" form. Used solely to evaluate and build new tools. Email is optional.
  • Contact-form messages. Used solely to respond to you.
  • Public API requests. If you use our developer API with an API key, we log request count and timestamp for rate-limiting. We do not log request bodies or responses.
  • Webhook Test Simulator data. HTTP requests sent to your unique webhook URL are stored on our servers for up to 24 hours, then automatically deleted (TTL index in MongoDB). Anyone with your unique URL can see the requests until they expire.

5. AI-Powered Tools (Tone Formalizer & Brand Context)

Two of our tools optionally call third-party Large Language Model (LLM) APIs through our server-side proxy:

  • Tone Formalizer: When you click "Transform Text", the text you entered is sent to our LLM proxy.
  • Brand Context Generator: When you click "Generate with AI", the description you entered or the homepage HTML of the URL you submitted is sent to our LLM proxy.

These requests are logged briefly for abuse prevention and rate-limiting and are not used to train any AI model. We do not retain the input or output beyond standard server logs (typically purged within 7 days).

6. Local Storage

Many tools save your settings and recent activity to your browser's localStorage for convenience. Examples include task list contents (Task Manager), brand context drafts and history (Brand Context Generator), webhook URL (Webhook Tester), recent tools visited (RecentActivity sidebar), and theme preference. This data never leaves your browser. You can clear it any time via your browser settings or each tool's "Reset" / "Clear" button.

7. Cookies

We use the following cookies and storage:

  • Essential: theme preference (light/dark), favorites, recent activity. Stored in localStorage; no third-party access.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics 4 (cookies _ga, _ga_*) with IP anonymization.
  • Advertising: Google AdSense may set advertising cookies on pages where ads are shown. You can opt out at Google Ad Settings.

8. Third-Party Services We Use

  • Google Analytics (analytics) — policy
  • Google Tag Manager (tag deployment) — policy
  • Google AdSense (advertising) — policy
  • Vercel (hosting & infrastructure) — policy
  • MongoDB Atlas (database for tool requests, API rate-limiting, webhook simulator data) — policy

9. Data Retention

  • Tool-request submissions: retained until the tool is built or the request is closed (max 12 months).
  • Webhook simulator data: 24 hours, then auto-deleted.
  • API rate-limit counters: rolling 30-day window.
  • Server logs: 7 days.
  • Analytics data: per Google Analytics defaults (you can change at any time).

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws, including:

  • The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
  • The right to request deletion ("right to be forgotten").
  • The right to object to processing.
  • The right to opt out of personalized advertising.

To exercise these rights, email us via the contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

11. Children's Privacy

SimpleTaskTools is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be highlighted on the homepage for 30 days.

13. Contact

Questions? Reach us via the contact page.