Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 30, 2026 | Effective: March 30, 2026

1. Who We Are

EasyToolHub ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website https://easytoolbox.online and provides a suite of free online digital tools including QR code generators, image editors, calculators, PDF tools, and more. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account registration: email address, display name, and password (stored as a one-way bcrypt hash)
Contact/support forms: name, email, and message content
Newsletter subscription: email address

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent, click interactions
Device data: browser type, operating system, screen resolution, language settings
IP address: used for geolocation (country/region level only) and abuse prevention
Cookies and local storage: session tokens, theme preferences (see Cookie Policy)

2.3 Tool-Generated Data

Files uploaded for image editing, PDF processing, or other tools are processed locally in your browseror transiently on our servers. We do not store, sell, or retain uploaded files.All files are automatically discarded after processing is complete.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide, operate, and maintain our website and tools
To create and manage your user account
To send transactional emails (password resets, account notifications)
To send newsletters and product updates (only if you opted in)
To monitor and analyze usage trends to improve our services
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
To comply with legal obligations

We rely on the following legal bases (GDPR Article 6):

Contract performance – providing the services you signed up for
Legitimate interests – analytics and security
Consent – marketing emails and non-essential cookies
Legal obligation – regulatory compliance

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

Service providers: cloud hosting, email delivery, analytics — bound by data processing agreements
Legal requirement: to comply with laws, court orders, or government requests
Business transfer: if EasyToolHub is acquired or merges, data may transfer to the new entity
With your consent: any other sharing will require explicit consent

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Account data is deleted within 30 days of account closure. Log data is retained for up to 12 months for security purposes. You may request earlier deletion (see Section 7).

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be disabled. Analytics and preference cookies are optional and require your consent. See our full Cookie Policy for details.

We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand how users interact with our site. These tools collect anonymized usage data in accordance with their own privacy policies. You can opt out via browser settings or using tools like Google Analytics Opt-out.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access – request a copy of the data we hold about you
Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure – request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Portability – receive your data in a machine-readable format
Restriction – request we limit processing of your data
Objection – object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw consent – unsubscribe from marketing at any time
CCPA (California residents) – you have the right to know, delete, and opt out of sale

To exercise any right, email privacy@easytoolbox.online. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
Passwords hashed using bcrypt (never stored in plain text)
JWT tokens stored in secure, HttpOnly cookies
MongoDB access restricted by network allowlists and authentication
Regular security reviews and dependency updates

No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

EasyToolHub is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU/EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) for international data transfers in compliance with GDPR requirements.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact & Complaints

Questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices? Contact us:

Email: privacy@easytoolbox.online
Website: easytoolbox.online/support

EU/EEA residents also have the right to lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority.