Privacy Policy for Toolixo.online

Last Updated: June 1, 2025

Welcome to Toolixo.online (hereinafter "Toolixo", "we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("user", "you", or "your"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://toolixo.online (the "Site"), and use our various online tools and services (collectively, the "Services").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our Site or Services.

1. Introduction

Toolixo provides a collection of free online tools designed to be simple, efficient, and user-friendly. Our primary goal is to offer valuable utilities while respecting your privacy. Most of our tools operate client-side, meaning the data you input is processed directly within your web browser and is not transmitted to our servers.

2. Information We Collect

The types of information we collect depend on the specific tools you use and how you interact with our Site.

2.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Contact Information: If you contact us directly (e.g., via email or our Quick Q&A form), we may receive information about you such as your name, email address, the contents of your message, and any other information you choose to provide. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiries.
• Tool-Specific Input: Some tools require you to input data to function (e.g., numbers for calculators, text for converters). For most tools, this data is processed client-side and not stored by us. For tools utilizing Firebase for data persistence (like "Daily Goal Tracker" or "Simple Poll Tool"), the data you input related to that tool's function is stored as described below.

2.2. Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data and Usage Information: Like most websites, we may collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site. This Log Data may include your computer's Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics. This data is primarily used for website analytics, to monitor and improve our Services, and for security purposes.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Services, including hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers (if applicable), and mobile network information.

2.3. Data Stored Locally (Browser's `localStorage`)

Certain tools utilize your browser's `localStorage` to save data or preferences directly on your device. This allows information to persist between sessions for your convenience. This data is not transmitted to our servers. Examples include:

• "Simple To-Do List": Your task entries.
• "Click Counter" & "Button Press Counter": Current counts.
• "How Was Your Day?" Journal: Your daily reflections.
• User preferences such as theme (dark/light mode) if implemented.

You can typically clear `localStorage` data by clearing your browser's cache and site data for Toolixo.online.

2.4. Firebase Services (Authentication and Firestore Database)

Some of our more interactive tools may use Google Firebase services for enhanced functionality, such as saving data across sessions or providing collaborative features. These services are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

• Firebase Authentication: We may use Firebase Authentication to manage user sessions. This can include anonymous authentication (which assigns a temporary, unique User ID) or authentication via custom tokens if you are logged into a broader platform where Toolixo is integrated. We do not typically collect personal identifiers like email or password for direct Toolixo accounts unless explicitly stated for a specific service.
• Firebase Firestore (Database): Tools like "Daily Goal Tracker," "Study Hours Counter," "Weight Change Tracker," "Page Visitor Counter," and "Simple Poll Tool" may store data you input into Firebase Firestore. This data is associated with your Firebase User ID (for personalized tools) or a general identifier (for aggregated tools like visitor counters or polls). We design our Firebase security rules to protect this data, generally making user-specific data accessible only by that user.

2.5. Third-Party APIs and Embedded Content

Some tools may integrate with third-party APIs to provide their functionality. For example:

• The "IP Address & Geolocation Detector" may use an external API (e.g., `ipapi.co` or similar) to fetch IP and location data. When you use this tool, your IP address is sent to this third-party service. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any such third-party API provider.
• Embedded content (e.g., videos, maps) from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect or process for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Services: To operate our Site and ensure the functionality of our tools.
• To Improve Our Services: To understand how users interact with our tools, identify areas for improvement, and develop new tools and features. We use aggregated and anonymized data for analytics.
• To Personalize User Experience (where applicable): For tools using `localStorage` or Firebase, to save your preferences or data for your convenience across sessions.
• To Communicate With You: To respond to your inquiries, provide support, and send important notices if you have contacted us.
• For Security and Fraud Prevention: To monitor for and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties unless we provide users with advance notice or as described below.

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services for us or on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis (e.g., Google Analytics), Firebase services, and customer service. These third parties are obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person and illegal activities, or as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.
• Business Transfers: If Toolixo is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as a business asset.

Data processed entirely client-side or stored only in your browser's `localStorage` is not disclosed by us as it is not transmitted to our servers.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to help protect your information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

Data stored in `localStorage` is as secure as your own device and browser security. Data stored in Firebase is protected by Google's security infrastructure and our configured security rules.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

A cookie is a small file placed on your device. We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our Service.

• Essential Cookies: Some cookies are essential for the operation of our Site and Services (e.g., for session management if Firebase Authentication is used).
• Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect information about your use of the Site to help us understand how our Site is being used and to help us improve it. Google Analytics may set cookies on your browser or read cookies that are already there. You can learn more about Google's practices by going to Google's Privacy & Terms. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
• Third-Party Cookies: Third-party services we use, such as Firebase or embedded content providers, may also place cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

7. Third-Party Services and Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites or integrate with third-party services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link or use a third-party service integrated with our tools, you will be directed to that third party's site or service. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit and every service you use.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services (e.g., Firebase, Google Analytics, IP geolocation APIs).

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or a higher age threshold depending on your local jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under this age. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers or systems.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR for European residents, CCPA for Californian residents).

• Right of Access: You may have the right to request copies of your personal information.
• Right to Rectification: You may have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may have the right to request that we erase your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Object to Processing: You may have the right to object to our processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You may have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

For data stored in your browser's `localStorage`, you have direct control and can delete it through your browser settings. For data stored via Firebase associated with your user session, please contact us at support@toolixo.online (replace with your actual email) to exercise these rights. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

10. 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 at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Your continued use of the Site and Services after any modification to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such modification.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Toolixo.online
Email: support@toolixo.online (Please replace with your actual contact email)
Via our Contact Page

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