Quick Summary: Daily Toolkit is a free, browser-based tool website. We use Google AdSense to show ads and Google Analytics to understand traffic. We do not sell your personal data. We do not upload or store your files. Most tools run entirely in your browser. Read the full policy below for details.
Information We Collect
When you visit Daily Toolkit, we may collect two types of information: information you provide to us directly, and information collected automatically by our systems and third-party services.
Automatically Collected
Browser type, device info, IP address (anonymized), pages visited, time on site, referral source — collected via Google Analytics.
Voluntarily Provided
If you contact us via our contact form or email, we collect your name and email address for the purpose of responding to your message.
Files & Tool Usage
Files you process using our tools (PDF, image, text) are handled locally in your browser only. We never receive, upload, or store these files on any server.
Advertising Data
Google AdSense may collect cookie-based data to serve relevant ads. This is governed by Google's own Privacy Policy.
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial details, health records, government IDs, or passwords.
How We Use Information
Any information we collect is used only for legitimate purposes to operate and improve Daily Toolkit. We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party for marketing purposes.
- Website Operation: To ensure the website functions correctly and pages load for all visitors.
- Analytics & Improvement: To understand which tools users find most useful and improve the experience.
- Advertising Revenue: To display Google AdSense ads that support the free operation of this website.
- Communication: To respond to contact form submissions or support emails you send us.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, and to protect our legal rights.
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or other harmful activities on the site.
We will never sell, share, or rent your personal information to advertisers, data brokers, or any third party for commercial gain. Your data is used only to operate and improve Daily Toolkit.
Google AdSense & Advertising
Daily Toolkit is a free website supported by advertising revenue through Google AdSense. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to show relevant advertisements to visitors.
- Interest-Based Ads: Google may use your browsing history across websites to show you more relevant ads. This is called interest-based or personalized advertising.
- DoubleClick Cookie: Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads and track conversions. This is a standard industry practice.
- Ad Performance: Google measures ad performance using aggregated data. We can see overall impression and click data but cannot identify individual users.
- Opt Out: You can opt out of personalized ads at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, visit: How Google uses data from sites that use our services.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use Daily Toolkit. This helps us improve our tools and content.
- What It Tracks: Pages visited, time spent on site, device type, browser, approximate location (country/city level), traffic sources.
- IP Anonymization: We have IP anonymization enabled, meaning your full IP address is never stored by Google Analytics.
- No Personal Identification: Google Analytics data is aggregated and anonymous. We cannot identify individual users from this data.
- Opt Out: You can disable Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Daily Toolkit uses cookies to enable core functionality and to support our advertising partner (Google AdSense). Below is a full breakdown of the cookies used on our website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | Analytics | 2 Years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for GA4 | Analytics | 2 Years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-term) | Analytics | 24 Hours |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used for targeted advertising | Advertising | 1 Year |
| ANID | Google AdSense | Ad personalization | Advertising | 1 Year |
| test_cookie | Checks if browser accepts cookies | Required | Session | |
| NID | Stores user preferences for Google services | Preference | 6 Months |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the website, particularly advertising. Visit allaboutcookies.org to learn how to manage cookies in your browser.
Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data. We respect and honor these rights to the best of our ability as a small independent website.
Right to Access
You can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectify
You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Object
You can object to processing of your data for direct marketing or profiling.
Data Portability
You can request your personal data in a portable, machine-readable format.
Right to Restrict
You can ask us to limit how we process your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days. Note that most data collected about you via Google Analytics is anonymous and cannot be linked back to you individually.
Data Retention
We retain different types of data for different periods, depending on the purpose for which it was collected:
- Contact Emails: Stored for up to 12 months to handle follow-up questions. Deleted after that unless legally required to retain.
- Google Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months by default (Google's setting). You can opt out via browser add-on.
- AdSense Cookies: Retention is determined by Google's cookie policies (see Section 5 for specific durations).
- File Processing Data: Zero retention. Files processed using our tools are never sent to our servers and are not retained in any way.
Third-Party Links
Daily Toolkit may contain links to external websites, tools, or resources operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.
We have no control over the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Once you leave Daily Toolkit by clicking an external link, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policy of any external site you visit.
Third-party services we currently integrate with include Google AdSense, Google Analytics, and Google Fonts. Each of these services has its own privacy policy which governs data collected through their platforms.
Children's Privacy
Daily Toolkit is a general-purpose tool website intended for users of all ages. However, we take children's privacy seriously and comply with applicable laws including COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act).
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
- Our tools do not require any personal information to use, making them safe for all age groups.
- If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
- Google AdSense on our site may show ads to users of all ages. We rely on Google's systems to manage age-appropriate advertising.
Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
- HTTPS: All data transmitted between your browser and our website is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS.
- Static Hosting: Daily Toolkit is hosted as a static website (GitHub Pages), which has no server-side database to breach.
- Client-Side Processing: All tool processing happens in your browser. No file data ever reaches our servers.
- Limited Data Collection: We collect the minimum amount of data necessary, reducing security risk.
Despite our best efforts, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet. Use our site at your own risk for sensitive tasks.
International Users & GDPR
Daily Toolkit is accessible worldwide. If you are visiting from the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), or United Kingdom (UK), please note the following:
- GDPR Compliance: We are aware of and respect the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process only the minimum necessary data and rely on legitimate interest and consent as our legal bases.
- Data Transfers: By using Daily Toolkit, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EU (including the United States, where Google's servers are located). Google has EU Standard Contractual Clauses in place to govern these transfers.
- Consent: For EU/EEA users, Google AdSense operates under the EU User Consent Policy. You may be shown a consent banner when visiting from these regions.
- Data Protection Authority: EU residents have the right to lodge a complaint with their national data protection authority if they believe their data rights have been violated.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of Daily Toolkit after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Major Update: Full policy rewrite. Added cookie table, data rights section, GDPR section, children's privacy section, data retention details, and international user information.
Initial Policy: First version of Privacy Policy published covering basic data collection, Google AdSense, and Google Analytics usage.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please don't hesitate to reach out. We take privacy concerns seriously and aim to respond within 5 business days.
Response Time
Within 5 business days
We read every message and respond to all legitimate privacy requests.
Legal Jurisdiction: This Privacy Policy is governed by applicable laws. By using Daily Toolkit, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If any provision of this policy is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full effect.