Privacy Policy

The Short Version

Your files never leave your device. Every Absolutool tool runs 100% in your browser using JavaScript. We have no server that receives, stores, or processes your files.

How File Processing Works

When you use any Absolutool tool (whether you're merging PDFs, compressing images, or formatting JSON), all processing happens locally in your web browser. The files you select are read by JavaScript running on your device. The output is generated on your device. At no point does any file data travel over the internet to our servers or any third-party service.

You can verify this yourself: open your browser's Developer Tools (F12), go to the Network tab, and use any tool. You'll see zero file upload requests.

Text & Data Tools

Tools like the JSON formatter, Base64 encoder, word counter, and all text utilities process your input entirely in JavaScript. No text you type or paste is ever transmitted anywhere. The same applies to generators (passwords, UUIDs, Lorem Ipsum). All values are generated locally using your browser's built-in APIs.

Open-Source Libraries We Use

Absolutool loads a small number of open-source JavaScript libraries from CDN (cdn.jsdelivr.net) to power specific tools. These libraries run in your browser. They do not send data externally. The libraries include:

Local Storage

Absolutool uses your browser's localStorage to save your preferences (theme, language, recently used tools). This data stays on your device and is never transmitted. You can clear it at any time through your browser settings.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand which tools are popular, how visitors find our site, and which pages need improvement. Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time on site, approximate geographic region, and device type. It does not have access to any files you process with our tools.

Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique visitors. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or by disabling cookies in your browser settings.

Advertising

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to Absolutool and other websites. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also visit aboutads.info to opt out of third-party cookies used for personalised advertising.

Advertising services do not have access to any files you process with our tools. Ads are loaded independently and cannot interact with your file data.

Cookies & Third-Party Technologies

Absolutool itself does not set cookies. However, the third-party services we use may set cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics cookies: used to distinguish unique visitors and understand site usage. These are first-party cookies set by our analytics code.
• Google AdSense cookies: used to serve relevant advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies (including the DART cookie) to show ads based on your visit to Absolutool and other sites on the internet.

You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

How We Compare

Verify It Yourself

We encourage you to verify our privacy claims. Here's how:

1. Open any Absolutool tool in your browser.
2. Press F12 to open Developer Tools.
3. Click the Network tab and clear any existing entries.
4. Use the tool with a test file.
5. Look at the Network tab: you'll see zero outgoing requests containing your file data.

You can also disconnect from the internet after loading the page and use any tool. It will work perfectly because nothing needs a server.

Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Since Absolutool processes all files locally in your browser, we do not collect, store, or have access to your personal files or their contents. However, the third-party services described above (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) may process limited personal data such as IP addresses and browsing behaviour.

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:

• Access: request what personal data, if any, is associated with your visits.
• Deletion: request that any personal data be deleted.
• Opt out: decline personalised advertising and analytics tracking using the opt-out links provided above.
• Portability: request a copy of any data held about you in a standard format.

Because we do not operate user accounts or collect personal files, most data subject requests will have no data to return. If you have any data-related inquiries, contact us at absolutoolweb@gmail.com and we will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Absolutool does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our tools are freely available for anyone to use, and since all processing is client-side, no personal data is collected from any user regardless of age.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact & Data Controller

Absolutool is the data controller for any personal data processed through this website. If you have questions about this privacy policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have any concerns, contact us at absolutoolweb@gmail.com. You can also use the feedback button at the bottom-right of any page.