Privacy Policy

1. Commitment to Privacy

At UniversalTools, we believe that your data belongs to you. Our platform is designed as a "privacy-first" utility suite. We do not require account creation, and we do not track your individual usage behavior for marketing purposes.

2. Data Handling (The "Zero-Storage" Policy)

Most of our tools (Image Compressor, JSON Formatter, etc.) process data directly in your browser. This means your files never even hit our servers.

For tools that require server-side processing (like complex PDF operations), files are temporarily held in an encrypted state and are **permanently deleted** immediately after the process is complete or within 60 minutes of inactivity.

3. Cookies & Analytics

We use minimal, privacy-compliant cookies for basic site functionality and anonymous traffic analysis (via self-hosted or privacy-focused analytics). We do not use cross-site tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies that profile your behavior.

4. Advertising & Sustainability

UniversalTools is 100% free to use. To maintain our servers, high-performance AI infrastructure, and continued development, we rely on advertising revenue.

By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that our services are provided in exchange for your support in viewing these advertisements. **The use of ad blockers is strictly prohibited** on our platform, as it directly impacts our ability to keep these tools free for everyone.

5. Security & Protection

To protect our intellectual property and the integrity of our tools, we have implemented measures to prevent unauthorized copying, scraping, or "inspecting" of our source code. These protections ensure that UniversalTools remains a secure and unique environment for all users.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at theekshanadinujaya8@gmail.com.