Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect and handle your information.

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

Introduction

ToolsNest ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website located at https://toolsnest.org and its associated tools and services (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our tools.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of any personal information you may provide. This policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

COPPA Compliance Statement

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our tools are designed to function without requiring personal information from users of any age. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.

Parents and guardians: If you believe your child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can delete the information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us through our contact form or email
  • Subscribe to updates or newsletters (optional)
  • Provide feedback or suggestions
  • Report bugs or technical issues

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organization or school name (optional)
  • Message content

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website or use our tools, we may automatically collect certain technical information:

Analytics Information

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or search terms
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • General geographic location (country/region level only)

Tool Usage Information

  • Which tools you use
  • Feature usage statistics (aggregate only)
  • Performance metrics (load times, errors)
  • Browser compatibility information

Information We Do NOT Collect

We specifically do NOT collect:

  • Content you enter into our tools (wheel segments, custom text, etc.)
  • Results of spins, dice rolls, or other randomization
  • Screenshots or recordings of your tool usage
  • Precise geolocation data
  • Financial or payment information (our tools are free)
  • Social security numbers or government IDs
  • Biometric information

How We Use Your Information

Information You Provide Directly

We use information you provide to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send updates about new tools or features (only if you opt-in)
  • Improve our tools based on your feedback
  • Communicate about partnerships or collaborations (if applicable)

Automatically Collected Information

We use automatically collected information to:

  • Improve website and tool performance
  • Understand which tools are most popular
  • Ensure compatibility across different browsers and devices
  • Monitor for security threats and technical issues
  • Generate aggregate statistics for business planning
  • Comply with legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We Do Not Sell Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited Sharing Scenarios

We may share information only in these specific circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and provide our services:

  • Web Hosting: To store and serve our website content
  • Analytics: To understand website usage (Google Analytics with anonymized IP addresses)
  • Email Services: To send responses to your inquiries
  • Security Services: To protect against threats and monitor uptime

All service providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the specified purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to:

  • Valid legal process (subpoenas, court orders)
  • Government requests for national security or law enforcement
  • Protection of our rights, property, or safety
  • Protection of our users' rights, property, or safety

Business Transfers

In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how our website is used
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

Technical Measures

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular security updates and patches
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security monitoring and audits

Organizational Measures

  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Employee training on privacy and security practices
  • Incident response procedures
  • Regular privacy impact assessments

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Contact Information: Deleted after 3 years of no contact
  • Support Inquiries: Retained for 2 years for quality assurance
  • Analytics Data: Automatically deleted after 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Technical Logs: Deleted after 90 days unless needed for security purposes

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we have about you
  • Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt out of email communications
  • Object to certain processing activities

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

California Residents

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA:

  • Right to know categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
  • Right to know sources of personal information
  • Right to know purposes for collecting or selling personal information
  • Right to request deletion of personal information
  • Right to opt out of sale of personal information (we don't sell information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

International Transfers

Our servers are located in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

Educational Use and FERPA

Our tools are designed for educational use and comply with educational privacy standards:

  • We do not collect student educational records
  • Our tools function without requiring student personal information
  • We provide transparent privacy practices for educational institutions
  • We support schools' compliance with FERPA and other educational privacy laws

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will:

  • Post the updated policy on this page
  • Update the "Last Updated" date
  • Notify users of material changes via email (if we have your email address)
  • Provide notice on our website for significant changes

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Definitions

For clarity, here are definitions of key terms used in this policy:

  • Personal Information: Information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with a particular individual
  • Anonymous Information: Information that cannot be used to identify an individual
  • Cookies: Small text files stored on your device by your web browser
  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that provide services on our behalf
  • COPPA: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, a U.S. law protecting children's online privacy
  • GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation, European Union privacy law
  • CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act, California state privacy law

Compliance Certifications

ToolsNest is committed to maintaining compliance with applicable privacy laws and standards:

  • COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) compliant
  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliant
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) compliant
  • FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) supportive
  • Education-safe design principles

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of ToolsNest services.