Last updated: April 2026

At FreeToolBox (“we”, “our”, or “us”), your privacy is not just a legal requirement — it is a core part of how we design and operate this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit FreeToolBox, how we use it, and the choices you have. Please read it carefully. If you have any questions, you can reach us at the email address listed on our Contact page.

Information We Collect

Tool Usage Data — We collect nothing. Every tool on FreeToolBox (JSON Formatter, Base64 Encoder, Regex Tester, Color Picker, and Meta Tag Generator) processes all input entirely within your browser using JavaScript. The text, code, or data you enter into any tool is never transmitted to our servers. We cannot see it, we do not store it, and we have no access to it whatsoever.

Analytics Data. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, general geographic location (country or city level), browser type, and device type. This data is aggregated and anonymised — it does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookies. Our website uses cookies in the following ways: (1) Analytics cookies placed by Google Analytics to track aggregate usage patterns; (2) Advertising cookies placed by Google AdSense if you see advertisements on the site; (3) Functional cookies to remember your preferences such as theme settings. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

Contact Form Submissions. If you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list or share this information with third parties.

How We Use Information

We use the limited information we collect to operate and improve FreeToolBox, understand which tools and content are most useful to our visitors, diagnose and fix technical issues, respond to contact form submissions, and display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense. We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your personal data with third parties except as described in this policy (Google Analytics and Google AdSense).

Google AdSense and Advertising

FreeToolBox uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites on the internet. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to our site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For more information about how Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps, visit policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months before being permanently deleted. Analytics data is retained by Google Analytics for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted. We do not retain any tool usage data because none is ever collected.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data: the right to access data we hold about you, the right to request correction of inaccurate data, the right to request deletion of your data, the right to object to or restrict processing, and the right to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. Once you leave FreeToolBox and visit a third-party site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Children’s Privacy

FreeToolBox is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of FreeToolBox after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through our Contact page. We are happy to help clarify anything.