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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our top priority. ToolCompanion is designed from the ground up to protect your data.

Last updated: May 26 2026

1. Introduction

ToolCompanion ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our suite of utility tools.

2. How Our Service Works

ToolCompanion operates primarily as a client-side application, with secure, automated server processing for intensive tasks. This means:

  • Most tools process your files directly within your web browser.
  • A few heavy tools (such as Compress PDF, PDF to Word, and PDF to Excel) utilize our secure servers for processing.
  • Any file uploaded to our servers is automatically deleted instantly after the processed file is delivered to you.
  • We do not view, analyze, or take backups of any user files.
  • Your documents remain strictly private at all times.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Your Files

We do not collect or store your files. The vast majority of our tools process files entirely within your local browser environment. For a select few heavy tools that require server-side processing, your file is transmitted securely, processed automatically, and instantly deleted from our servers the moment the operation is complete. We do not keep any backups, and no human ever sees your files.

3.2 Usage Data

We may collect anonymous, aggregated usage statistics to improve our service, such as:

  • Which tools are most frequently used.
  • General geographic region (at the country level).
  • Browser type and version.
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet).

This data is strictly aggregated and anonymized. It cannot be used to identify you personally.

4. Local Storage

ToolCompanion may utilize your browser's local storage to:

  • Remember your UI preferences.
  • Store your recent tool history for easier navigation.
  • Save non-sensitive work-in-progress settings for interrupted sessions.

This data is stored exclusively on your device and is never transmitted to us.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to maintain website functionality and to support our free platform via advertising:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to operate properly.
  • Advertising cookies: We work with trusted third-party partners (like Google AdSense) who may place cookies to display personalized advertisements.

6. Third-Party Services

While we process all your files locally, we use trusted third-party services for basic site operations:

  • Advertising: We use Google AdSense to support the ongoing development of our free tools.
  • Analytics: We may use anonymous analytics software to monitor site performance and uptime.

7. Data Security

Since your files never leave your device, they are protected entirely by your own device's security measures. For maximum security, we recommend:

  • Using an up-to-date modern web browser.
  • Keeping your operating system updated.
  • Using secure, private networks when handling highly sensitive documents.

8. Your Rights

You maintain full control over your local data. You can clear your browser's cache, cookies, and local storage at any time to remove any preferences stored by ToolCompanion.

9. Children's Privacy

ToolCompanion is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy directly on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Advertising Partners (Google AdSense)

We use third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense, to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use aggregated information (not including your name, address, email address, or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us through our Contact Us page.