Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how UtilForge handles information when you use our website and tools. We keep this policy short and accurate.

Information We Collect

Information you voluntarily provide. When you contact us by email or use the feedback form, you may provide your email address and the content of your message. We do not require an account.

Automatically collected information. Our hosting provider may collect standard technical logs (such as IP address and browser type) to keep the website running. We do not operate our own analytics or logging system.

How We Use Information

• To provide and operate the tools.
• To respond to your feedback and questions.
• To fix bugs and improve the tools.
• To prevent abuse of the service.

Tool Data Processing

Most tools on UtilForge run entirely in your browser. The data you enter (text, files, or images) is processed locally and is not sent to our servers for processing.

For example, the JSON formatter, Base64 tools, hash generator, bcrypt generator, and image-to-ICO converter all process data client-side.

Cookies and Local Storage

We do not set first-party cookies.

Some tools use your browser's local storage to remember your preferences (for example, JSON formatting options). This data stays on your device.

Analytics

We do not currently use a third-party analytics service that collects personal information.

Advertising

This website displays ads through Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

You can learn more about how Google uses data and manage your ad settings by visiting Google's Ads Settings page.

Third-party Services

• Hosting: the website is hosted on Vercel, which has its own privacy practices.
• Advertising: Google AdSense.

Data Retention

Tool data is not stored by UtilForge — it stays in your browser.

Feedback you send by email is retained only as long as needed to respond and resolve your request.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy, contact us at ningluchang17@gmail.com