Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Thugs Of Tools collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use our website, tools, and related services. We are committed to maintaining user trust through transparent practices and responsible data handling.

1. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to all visitors and users of Thugs Of Tools, including users of calculator pages, converters, utility tools, the blog, newsletter forms, and contact forms. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We aim to collect the minimum information necessary to operate and improve our services.

a) Information You Provide Directly

Contact form details such as name, email address, subject, and message.
Newsletter subscription email address.
Any information you voluntarily include in support or business communication.

b) Technical and Usage Information

IP address and request metadata for security, abuse prevention, and troubleshooting.
Browser type, device category, operating system, and referral information.
Basic interaction data (for example, pages visited, performance diagnostics, and error logs).

c) Tool Input Data

Most tool operations are processed in-browser wherever feasible. For features requiring server processing, submitted data is used only to complete the requested operation and is not sold to third parties.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information for legitimate business and operational purposes, including:

Delivering tool functionality and requested services.
Responding to contact inquiries and support requests.
Sending newsletter updates when a user has subscribed.
Preventing spam, fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access attempts.
Maintaining website performance, reliability, and security.
Analyzing aggregate usage trends to improve product quality and user experience.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and local storage technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, and understand general user behavior.

Essential cookies: Required for core site operations.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand performance and usage trends.
Preference cookies: Store settings to improve convenience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function correctly if essential cookies are blocked.

5. Legal Basis and Consent (Where Applicable)

Depending on your region, we process data based on one or more legal grounds, such as consent, legitimate interest, contractual necessity, or compliance with legal obligations. Where consent is required, you may withdraw it at any time, subject to legal or operational constraints.

6. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as reasonably necessary for operational, legal, and security purposes:

Contact and support records: retained for communication history and service quality.
Newsletter records: retained until unsubscribed or removal requested.
Logs and technical diagnostics: retained for security, abuse prevention, and debugging.

Retention duration may vary based on legal requirements, dispute resolution needs, and platform security obligations.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data. We may share limited information only when necessary in the following situations:

With service providers who help us operate the website (for example hosting or email delivery), under confidentiality and security obligations.
When required by law, court order, legal process, or valid government request.
To protect rights, property, safety, platform integrity, or to investigate abuse.
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, subject to applicable safeguards.

8. Security Practices

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, and loss. However, no internet-based system is completely secure, and users should also adopt safe practices (for example, avoiding the submission of highly sensitive information in open text fields).

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights such as:

Accessing a copy of personal information we hold.
Requesting correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Requesting deletion, restriction, or objection to processing.
Requesting data portability where applicable.
Unsubscribing from newsletters or marketing communication at any time.

To exercise privacy rights, contact us through the Contact page with a clear request and verification details.

10. Third-Party Links and Embedded Services

Our website may include links to third-party websites, tools, or social platforms. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and we are not responsible for how those external services process information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intentionally directed to children under the age required by local law for independent consent. If you believe a child provided personal data without appropriate consent, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to remove relevant information.

12. International Access

If you access our services from outside the country where our systems are operated, your information may be processed in jurisdictions with different data protection frameworks. We take reasonable steps to protect data in line with this policy.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or product changes. The latest version and revision date will always be published on this page. Continued use of the website after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact for Privacy Matters

If you have privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact us through the Contact page. Include sufficient detail so we can process your request efficiently.