🔒 Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 21, 2025

1. Information We Collect

At ToolShed2000, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect minimal information necessary to provide our services:

1.1 Information You Provide

• Data you input into our tools (processed locally in your browser)
• Feedback or contact information you voluntarily provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Basic analytics data (page views, user interactions)
• Technical information (browser type, device type, IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our online tools and services
• Analyze website usage and performance
• Ensure security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Processing and Storage

Most of our tools process data locally in your browser without sending information to our servers. When data is transmitted:

• We use secure HTTPS connections
• Data is processed and deleted immediately after use
• We do not store personal data from tool usage

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.2 Google AdSense (When Approved)

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements
• To protect our rights and safety
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure hosting and infrastructure

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your information
• Withdraw consent at any time

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information immediately.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Website: https://toolshed2000.com
• Through our website contact form

13. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have additional rights under GDPR, including:

• Right to data portability
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to automated decision-making

14. California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used.