Privacy Policy for Toolpile.net
Last updated: January 21, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Toolpile.net (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you visit or use our Site. Toolpile.net is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).Toolpile.net provides online web tools that operate entirely within your browser. These tools are designed for real-time, online use, and we do not collect, store, or retain any personal data or uploaded information on our servers. All processing happens on your device, and any data you input or upload is deleted automatically when you close or refresh the browser tab.We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Information We Collect
User-Uploaded Information
- Toolpile.net does not store or keep any information you upload or input into our web tools. All data remains in your browser’s local storage or memory and is automatically deleted when you close the tab, refresh the page, or exit the browser session.
- This aligns with the nature of online web tools, which are intended for temporary, client-side processing without server-side storage.
Analytics Data
- We use Matomo Analytics, a privacy-focused, self-hosted analytics tool, to understand Site usage and improve our services. Matomo collects anonymized data such as IP addresses (which are anonymized by default), browser type, device information, pages visited, and referral sources.
- No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics unless you explicitly provide it (e.g., via contact forms). Matomo is configured to respect “Do Not Track” signals and is compliant with GDPR requirements.
Blog Comments
- If you choose to comment on blog posts on Toolpile.net, we may collect your name, email address, and comment content to display and moderate discussions. This information is stored on our servers only as necessary to facilitate the commenting feature.
- Comments are public and may be visible to other users. We do not use this data for marketing purposes.
Contact Information
- When you contact us through the contact module on the Contact page or other Site features (e.g., email links), we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and message content.
- This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not stored beyond the time needed to address your request, unless required by law.
Automatically Collected Information
- Like most websites, Toolpile.net may automatically collect certain technical information through cookies or similar technologies, including:
- Log data: IP address, access times, and browser details.
- Device information: Operating system and screen resolution.
- We use only essential cookies for Site functionality and analytics (via Matomo). No tracking cookies for advertising are used.
How We Use Your Information
- To Provide Services: To enable the use of our web tools and respond to inquiries.
- Analytics and Improvement: Anonymized data from Matomo helps us analyze Site performance and user trends.
- Communication: To reply to your contacts or comments.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from authorities.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Storage and Security
- As emphasized, user-uploaded data in web tools is not stored on our servers—it exists only in your browser.
- For any stored data (e.g., contact inquiries or blog comments), we use reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
- Data retention: We retain contact and comment data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected (e.g., to resolve an inquiry) or as required by law. Anonymized analytics data may be kept indefinitely for statistical purposes.
Third-Party Services
- Toolpile.net may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.
- Matomo Analytics is self-hosted on our infrastructure, ensuring data does not leave our control.
Your Rights Under GDPR and Other Laws
If you are in the European Union or another jurisdiction with similar data protection rights, you have the following rights regarding any personal data we process:
- Access: Request a copy of your data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (e.g., blog comments).
- Objection: Object to processing for certain purposes.
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
- Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.Toolpile.net is GDPR-compliant, including through data minimization (no unnecessary collection), lawful processing bases (e.g., legitimate interests for analytics), and built-in privacy features in tools like Matomo.
Children’s Privacy
Toolpile.net is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.
International Data Transfers
Toolpile.net is operated from Italy. If data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as GDPR adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact the Site author through the Contact page on Toolpile.net.
We appreciate your trust in Toolpile.net and are committed to handling your information responsibly.