Privacy Policy

1. Information Collection and Use

Data You Process with Our Tools

When you use any tool on DevTools Hub (JSON formatters, password generators, encoders, converters, etc.), all processing happens locally in your browser. Your input data never leaves your device. We have no servers that process tool data, no databases that store your information, and no way to access what you're working with.

For example, when you format JSON, generate a password, or convert an image, these operations execute entirely on your computer using JavaScript. The data you input is never transmitted over the internet to our servers or any third-party services.

Website Analytics and Usage Data

We do not use traditional analytics tools like Google Analytics that track individual users. We may collect minimal, anonymized aggregate data about page visits using privacy-respecting methods solely to understand which tools are popular and improve the platform. This data cannot identify you personally and includes only basic information like:

• Page URLs visited (e.g., which tools are accessed)
• Approximate geographic location (country level only)
• Browser type and device type (for compatibility improvements)
• Referral source (where you came from)

This aggregate data helps us prioritize tool improvements and ensure compatibility across different browsers and devices.

Contact Form Information

If you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content solely to respond to your inquiry. We never sell, share, or use this information for marketing purposes. Contact information is retained only as long as necessary to address your request.

2. Cookies and Local Storage

Essential Functionality Cookies

DevTools Hub uses minimal cookies and browser local storage only for essential functionality:

• Theme Preference: We store your light/dark mode preference locally so the site appears as you prefer on return visits
• Tool Settings: Some tools save preferences (like indentation size in formatters) in your browser's local storage for convenience
• Saved Data: Tools like Notes App or Bookmark Manager store your data locally in your browser - never on our servers

All data stored locally remains on your device. You can clear it anytime through your browser settings.

No Tracking or Advertising Cookies

We do not use cookies for tracking, advertising, or user profiling. We do not employ third-party advertising networks or retargeting pixels.

3. Third-Party Services

DevTools Hub is hosted on reliable infrastructure providers, but these providers do not have access to the data you process with our tools since all processing is client-side. Standard server logs may include:

• IP addresses (for security and abuse prevention)
• Request timestamps
• URLs accessed
• HTTP status codes

These logs are standard for any web hosting and do not contain any data you input into our tools.

Some tools that fetch external data (like IP Info Fetcher or Weather Fetcher) make direct requests from your browser to third-party APIs. In these cases, those services may log your IP address according to their own privacy policies. We clearly indicate which tools make external requests.

4. Data Security

Since we don't collect or store your tool data, there's no risk of it being compromised in a data breach on our end. Your data security depends on:

• Your Browser: Keep your browser updated for the latest security patches
• HTTPS: Our entire site is served over encrypted HTTPS connections
• Your Device: Data stored in browser local storage is as secure as your device

5. Children's Privacy

DevTools Hub does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone. Our tools are designed to be used without providing any personal information. If you're under 13 or the age of consent in your jurisdiction, please use our tools with parental guidance.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data under laws like GDPR (Europe), CCPA (California), or other privacy regulations:

• Right to Access: Request what information we have about you (typically none from tool usage)
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of any contact information provided
• Right to Opt-Out: Decline any non-essential data collection
• Right to Data Portability: Export any data we hold (if applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us through our contact page.

7. International Data Transfers

Since we don't collect tool data, there's no personal data to transfer internationally. If you contact us from outside our hosting region, your contact form data may be transferred to where our email services are hosted, but this transfer is protected by standard encryption and security measures.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our homepage.

Continued use of DevTools Hub after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this privacy policy, our data practices, or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

• Through our Contact Form
• By visiting our About Page for more information