Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 23, 2026

This Privacy Policy applies to all products and services offered by ToolShed (toolshed.click), including but not limited to:

• Our website (toolshed.click and all subdomains)
• Browser extensions and add‑ons
• Desktop software applications
• Mobile applications (iOS and Android)
• Computer and video games
• Any other online or offline tools we provide

By using any of our products, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. No Collection of Personal Data

We do not collect, store, or process any personal data that directly identifies you (such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, or government‑issued ID) through any of our products. You can use all our tools anonymously without creating an account or providing such information.

2. Information Collected Automatically

To maintain and improve our products, we may automatically collect certain non‑identifying technical information. This may include:

• For websites and web extensions: anonymized IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time spent, referrer URL, and basic interaction events (e.g., button clicks).
• For desktop and mobile applications: device model, operating system version, application version, language settings, screen resolution, and crash logs (stack traces) that help us debug issues.
• For games: gameplay metrics (e.g., level reached, score, playtime) that are aggregated and never linked to a specific user.
• For all products: anonymized usage statistics (e.g., feature usage frequency, error rates) to guide our development priorities.

This information is used solely for analytical and diagnostic purposes. We take reasonable steps to anonymize or pseudonymize data as soon as it is collected.

3. Permissions and Access Requests (Applications and Extensions)

Some of our software products may request certain permissions or access to system features. These requests are always clearly explained at installation or first launch:

• Browser extensions may request permissions to read/write data on specific websites (e.g., to perform color conversions or encryption). We never access your browsing history, bookmarks, or passwords.
• Mobile apps may request camera or storage access only if the tool requires it (e.g., QR code scanning). You can deny these permissions and still use most features.
• Desktop software may request internet access for updates or optional cloud features. No personal files are ever read or transmitted without your explicit action.

All permissions are used strictly for the stated functionality and are not exploited for data collection.

4. Third‑Party Services and Analytics

We may use reputable third‑party services to help us understand how our products are used and to improve them:

• Google Analytics (for websites and web extensions) – collects aggregated, anonymized data.
• Firebase / App Center (for mobile and desktop apps) – may collect crash reports and anonymized usage metrics.
• Unity Analytics or similar (for games) – collects aggregate gameplay data.

These services process data under their own privacy policies and we do not share any personally identifiable information with them. Data is collected in a way that does not permit identification of individual users.

5. Advertising and Third‑Party SDKs

Some of our free products (websites, apps, or games) may display advertisements from third‑party ad networks. These networks may use cookies, device identifiers, or similar tracking technologies to deliver relevant ads. This data collection is governed by the privacy policies of those networks and is outside our control.

We do not share any personal data with advertisers. You can opt out of targeted advertising in your device settings or via the ad network's opt‑out mechanisms.

6. Cookies and Local Storage

• On our website: we use essential cookies for functionality and optional analytics cookies (as described in our cookie consent banner). You can manage your preferences through the banner.
• In apps and extensions: we may use local storage (e.g., Web Storage, IndexedDB, or platform‑specific key‑value stores) to save user preferences (like language, theme, or recent conversions). This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to us.
• In games: saved game progress and settings are stored locally; no cloud syncing is performed unless explicitly stated.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the limited non‑personal data we collect. However, the most important safeguard is that we do not collect personal data in the first place. For products that transmit data (e.g., error reports), we use encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS).

8. International Data Transfers

Any aggregated analytics data may be processed on servers located in various countries. Because this data is anonymized and cannot be traced back to individuals, it does not constitute personal data under applicable privacy laws, and transfer is considered lawful.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Since we collect no personal data, your rights under regulations like the GDPR (Europe), CCPA/CPRA (California), and other laws are fully respected:

• Right to Access: we have no personal data to disclose.
• Right to Deletion: there is no personal data to delete.
• Right to Opt‑Out: we do not sell or share personal data.
• Do Not Track: our website responds to DNT signals and our apps do not track you across third‑party sites.

You can control cookie settings in your browser, and manage app permissions via your device’s settings at any time.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our products are not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect any data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it (though we collect none).

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will indicate the "Last Updated" date at the top. For significant changes, we will provide a notice within the affected product (e.g., in‑app notification or website banner).

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through our Contact Us page.