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Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how UseFreeTools.com (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you access or use our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Voluntary Information: When you contact us, subscribe to a newsletter, or participate in surveys, you may provide your name, email address, or other personal details voluntarily.
- Automatically Collected Information: We may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior through analytics tools and cookies.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Cookies help us enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing site performance. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect site functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website
- To respond to user inquiries and provide customer support
- To send newsletters, promotional offers, or updates (only if you opt-in)
- To analyze trends, traffic, and user interactions for performance improvements
- To prevent fraudulent activities and ensure site security
3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share data in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our site and services (e.g., hosting, analytics, marketing).
- Legal Obligations: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and property.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4. International Data Transfers
Your information may be stored and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. We comply with applicable laws governing such transfers.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR in the EU, CCPA in California), you may have the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to processing or request data portability
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us via [Your Email Here].
7. Security Measures
We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure.