Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
TrueTools.org ("we", "us", "our") operates the website located at https://truetools.org/. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle information when you visit our website and use our free online tools.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our tools are designed to work entirely within your browser — no data you enter into any calculator or tool is ever transmitted to, or stored on, our servers.
By using TrueTools.org you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
2. Information We Collect
We do not collect personal data in the traditional sense. Here is a breakdown of what does and does not happen on our site:
No personal data stored on our servers
TrueTools.org does not have user accounts, registration forms, or any mechanism by which personal data is stored on our servers. Inputs entered into calculators and tools are processed entirely client-side (in your browser) and are never sent to us.
Cloudflare Analytics (anonymous, privacy-first, no cookies)
We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand how our site is used. Cloudflare Analytics does not use cookies, does not fingerprint individual users and does not collect personally identifiable information. It collects aggregated, anonymous data such as page views and referrer information. For more information, see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
Google Analytics 4 (analytics cookies)
We use Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID: G-KT9NVFVKNF) to understand how visitors interact with our site, including page views, traffic sources and user engagement. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects anonymised IP addresses. Data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy. Analytics cookies are only set after you consent via our cookie banner. You may opt out at any time by rejecting cookies or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense (advertising cookies)
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to TrueTools.org and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Disqus comment widget
Some pages may include the Disqus comment widget for community discussion. If Disqus is embedded, it is subject to Disqus's own privacy policy. Disqus may collect your name, email address and comments, and may set cookies for session management. See the Disqus Privacy Policy for full details. If you prefer not to interact with Disqus, you may simply scroll past the comment section.
localStorage (reaction button state)
We use your browser's localStorage API to remember: (a) whether you have clicked a reaction button on a tool page (e.g. "Helpful", "Love it"), and (b) your cookie consent preference. This data is stored only on your device, never sent to our servers, and can be cleared at any time by clearing your browser's site data.
3. Cookies
The following table summarises the cookies in use on TrueTools.org:
| Source | Purpose | Category | Personal Data? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | Security, DDoS protection, performance. No analytics cookies. | Strictly Necessary | No personal data |
| Google Analytics 4 | Site usage analytics and traffic measurement. Set only after consent. | Analytics | Pseudonymous identifiers |
| Google AdSense | Ad personalisation and measurement. Can be disabled via Google Ad Settings. | Advertising | Pseudonymous identifiers |
| Disqus | Session management for comment functionality (only on pages with comments). | Functional | Session identifiers |
How to manage cookies: You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of third-party features such as advertisements. To opt out of Google advertising cookies specifically, visit Google Ad Settings or use the NAI opt-out tool.
4. Third-Party Services
TrueTools.org integrates the following third-party services. Each service is governed by its own privacy policy:
- Google AdSense — Advertising. Google Privacy Policy
- Cloudflare — CDN, security and analytics. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts — Web fonts served via Google's CDN. Google may log font requests. Google Privacy Policy
- Disqus — Comment system (where enabled). Disqus Privacy Policy
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before interacting with their features.
5. Data Retention
We do not store user data. All tool inputs and calculations are processed locally in your browser and are never transmitted to or retained by TrueTools.org servers. When you leave or close a tool page, any data you entered is discarded.
The only site-level data stored on your device is reaction button state in localStorage, which persists until you manually clear your browser data. It is not associated with any identifier and never leaves your device.
If you contact us via email ([email protected]), we will retain your email address and message for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter. We will never use contact emails for marketing without your explicit consent.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding any personal data we might hold:
EU / UK (GDPR / UK GDPR)
- Right to access the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority
California (CCPA / CPRA)
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
Because TrueTools.org does not store personal data on our servers, most of the above rights are automatically satisfied by design. However, if you have any concerns or requests, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Children's Privacy
TrueTools.org is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through our contact form or any other means, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete any such information.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise any of your data rights, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://truetools.org/contact.html
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate the effective date at the top of the page whenever we make material changes. Your continued use of TrueTools.org after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Previous versions of this policy are available on request by emailing [email protected].