Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 15, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how EditorTools.com collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services.
Key Privacy Principle: Most of our tools process your files locally in your browser. We don't upload your personal files to our servers unless absolutely necessary for specific functionality.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services:
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Files and Content: When you use our editing tools, you may upload or create files (text, images, PDFs, videos, etc.). Most processing happens locally in your browser.
- Communications: If you contact us via email or feedback forms, we collect your email address and message content.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website (pages visited, tools used, time spent).
- Device Information: We may collect information about your device type, browser, operating system, and screen resolution.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services such as Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Service Operation | To provide, maintain, and improve our editing tools |
| Local Processing | Most tools process files directly in your browser without uploading to our servers |
| Analytics | To understand how users interact with our tools and improve functionality |
| Communication | To respond to your inquiries and provide support |
| Security | To detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity |
| Personalization | To remember your preferences (language, tool settings, etc.) |
3. Data Storage and Security
3.1 Local Processing
The majority of our tools are designed to work locally in your browser. This means:
- Files you upload for editing typically remain on your device
- Processing happens using your device's resources
- We don't store your personal files on our servers
3.2 Server Processing
For certain complex operations that cannot be performed locally, files may be temporarily uploaded to our servers. In these cases:
- Files are encrypted during transfer
- Files are automatically deleted from our servers after processing (usually within 1 hour)
- We do not retain copies of processed files
3.3 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to information on a need-to-know basis
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect information about you:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring websites
- Browser and device information
- Geographic location (country/city level)
This information is aggregated and anonymized. We do not use Google Analytics to collect personally identifiable information.
4.2 Advertising
We may display advertisements to support our free services. Ad providers may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant ads.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request information about what data we have about you
- Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of certain data collection (see Cookie Policy for details)
- Complaints: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
6. International Data Transfers
Our services are accessible worldwide. If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
7. 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 are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our 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.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@editertools.com
Or visit our Contact page for other ways to reach us.