Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to UtilityForge. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This policy outlines our data collection and usage practices.

Information We Collect

1. Local Storage Data

We use browser local storage to enhance your experience:

• Tool History: We store your last 10 tool executions per tool locally in your browser to enable the history restore feature. This data never leaves your device.
• Recent Tools: We track recently used tools to provide quick access in the navigation menu.
• Preferences: User preferences and settings are stored locally.

2. Analytics and Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve user experience and website functionality
• Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Remember your cookie consent preferences

3. File Processing

When you use our tools:

• Client-Side Processing: Most tools process your data entirely in your browser. Your files and data never leave your device.
• Server-Side Processing: Some advanced tools (PDF operations, image processing) require server-side processing. Files are processed in memory and immediately discarded after processing. We do not store or log your files.
• No Data Retention: We do not retain, store, or backup any files or data you process through our tools.

Premium Features

UtilityForge includes the following premium features available to all users at no cost:

• Smart Sample Data Injection: Automatically generate contextual test data for any tool with one click
• Universal History System: Access your last 10 executions for each tool with one-click restore functionality
• Enhanced Output Actions: Copy results to clipboard, download in multiple formats, and view in fullscreen
• Advanced Diff Checker: Side-by-side code comparison with syntax highlighting for 20+ languages, statistics, export to HTML, and local history
• Test Data Generators: 19 specialized generators for CSV, JSON, XML, SQL, API responses, and more
• PWA Support: Install UtilityForge as a Progressive Web App for offline access
• 425+ Tools: Comprehensive suite of converters, calculators, generators, and utilities

Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and improve our services.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Content Security Policy (CSP): We implement strict CSP headers to prevent XSS attacks
• HSTS: HTTP Strict Transport Security ensures all connections use HTTPS
• No Data Storage: We do not store your processed files or sensitive data on our servers

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Clear your local storage data at any time through your browser settings
• Opt out of cookies and analytics tracking
• Request information about data we may have collected
• Use our tools without creating an account or providing personal information

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our contact page.