Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 4, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how io-tools.com ("IO Tools", "we", "our") handles information when you use our website and tools.

1. How tools process data

Many IO Tools utilities process input directly in your browser. For those tools, your input is not sent to our server as part of the core processing flow.

2. Information we may process

• Feedback form data: subject, message, and any optional name/email you choose to submit.
• Security and diagnostics data: IP address, user agent, timestamp, and limited request metadata for abuse prevention and service reliability.
• Stored content features: tools that create shareable links may store submitted content so the feature can function.
• Protection signals: anti-abuse checks (including CAPTCHA verification where enabled) may process technical interaction data.

3. How we use information

• To operate requested features and deliver tool results.
• To protect the website from abuse, spam, and malicious traffic.
• To monitor reliability, troubleshoot issues, and improve quality.
• To respond to support and feedback requests.

4. Cookies and local storage

IO Tools may use minimal session cookies or browser storage for functionality and security (for example, form/session continuity and abuse controls). These are not used for intrusive behavioral profiling.

5. Third-party services

We may rely on trusted providers for hosting, network delivery, email delivery, and anti-abuse verification. These providers may process limited technical data required to operate their services.

6. Data retention

Retention depends on feature type. Non-essential operational data is minimized where practical. Stored-content features retain data only as needed for feature operation, moderation, legal compliance, or security.

7. Your choices

You may avoid submitting optional personal details in forms. You can also contact us to request review of feedback-related information you submitted directly.

8. Children's privacy

IO Tools is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Policy updates

We may update this policy as features evolve. The "Last updated" date above reflects the latest revision.