Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

ToolForgeHub is designed to work entirely in your browser. We do not require you to create an account, log in, or submit personal information to use any tool.

• Usage data: Anonymous, aggregated data about pages visited and features used may be collected via analytics services.
• Technical data: Browser type, device type, operating system, and general geographic region (country/city level) may be inferred from your IP address by third-party services.
• No personal data: We do not collect your name, email, or any directly identifying information.

2. Google AdSense & Advertising

ToolForgeHub uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads that are relevant to your interests, based on your browsing history across websites.

• Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
• You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Alternatively, you can opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
• For more information on how Google uses data, visit: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

3. Cookies

We and our advertising partners (including Google) use cookies to improve your experience and deliver relevant ads. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of ad tracking at any time.

• Functional cookies: Used to remember your preferences (e.g., dark mode).
• Advertising cookies: Set by Google AdSense for ad personalization.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site.

4. Third-Party Services

ToolForgeHub may embed or link to third-party services (e.g., analytics, CDN libraries). These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them:

• Google Privacy Policy

5. Data Retention

Since ToolForgeHub does not collect personal data, we have no personal data to retain or delete. All tool processing happens locally in your browser — your inputs never leave your device.

6. Children's Privacy

ToolForgeHub is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children under 13.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of ToolForgeHub after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, feel free to reach out via the About page.