Privacy Policy

1 Introduction

Welcome to 360Tools (accessible at https://360tools.me, referred to as "360Tools", "we", "us", or "our"). We provide free, browser-based online tools including PDF utilities, media compressors, code minifiers, audio synthesis engines, and financial calculators.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use our website, how that information is handled, and the principles we follow to safeguard your personal data. We are committed to transparency and respect for your digital privacy.

2 File Processing and Upload Architecture

The core architecture of 360Tools emphasizes client-side computation:

• In-Browser Processing: For our PDF tools (merge, split, rotate, convert), image compressors (JPG, PNG, WebP), video frame extractors, code minifiers, and audio speech synthesizers, files are processed directly inside your browser memory using HTML5 Canvas, WebAssembly (Wasm), Web Audio APIs, and Web Workers. In these tools, your files do not travel across the internet to our backend servers.
• Local Calculations: All calculators (such as Amazon FBA, Etsy fee calculators, and tax estimators) calculate results entirely on your device via JavaScript. Your numerical inputs and parameters remain private in your browser session.
• Server-Side & Third-Party Exceptions: If a specific tool or feature requires server-side processing or external API integration (such as external blog feeds or future third-party AI models), that tool will clearly indicate its network requirements. Users should always review the specific tool instructions before handling sensitive or proprietary files.

3 Information We May Collect

We do not require user accounts or logins to use our tools. Information interaction is categorized as follows:

4 How We Use Information

Any information collected is used exclusively for legitimate operational purposes:

• Operating, maintaining, and improving the website and its tool offerings.
• Answering support tickets, bug reports, and user feature suggestions.
• Monitoring system performance, server stability, and network traffic.
• Detecting, preventing, and mitigating automated bot abuse or malicious attacks.
• Understanding aggregate usage trends to optimize popular tools and UI layouts.

5 Cookies and Local Storage

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. Local Storage is a browser-based storage mechanism. Here is how they apply to 360Tools:

• Essential / Preference Storage: We use browser Local Storage to remember your client-side preferences (such as custom themes, font sizes, or dark mode settings chosen on the Appearance page) and to record cookie banner acknowledgment.
• Analytics & Performance Cookies: If analytics tools are active, cookies may collect aggregated, non-personally identifiable metrics on page visits.
• Advertising Cookies: If third-party advertising services are enabled, advertising partners may set cookies to serve relevant advertisements.

You can adjust your browser settings to decline or clear cookies and local storage at any time. Doing so will not affect the core calculation functionality of our tools.

6 Google AdSense & Advertising Partners

We may display third-party advertisements on 360Tools, including through Google AdSense, to support the ongoing development and free availability of our utilities.

When Google AdSense is enabled on the website:

• Google and its advertising partners use cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your visit to 360Tools and other sites on the internet.
• Ads may be personalized or non-personalized depending on your regional privacy regulations and consent preferences.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org.

7 Web Analytics

To understand website performance and improve tool usability, we may utilize privacy-friendly web analytics or Google Analytics. If active, these services collect anonymous, aggregated data such as page load speed, session duration, device categories, and general geographical region. IP anonymization is applied where supported to prevent personal identification.

8 Third-Party Services & Content Delivery

To maintain high performance and visual quality, 360Tools utilizes select trusted third-party providers:

• Google Fonts: For delivering optimized web typography.
• Cloudflare / cdnjs: For delivering open-source icons (Font Awesome) and style libraries efficiently across global nodes.
• External Links: Some calculator pages link to official reference portals (such as HUD.gov or HMRC.gov.uk). We are not responsible for the privacy policies of external sites.

9 Data Retention

We practice strict data minimization:

• Processed Files: Files processed locally in your browser memory are discarded as soon as you close or reload the browser tab. We retain zero copies of your uploaded documents or converted media.
• Support Inquiries: Emails sent to our support channels are retained only as long as necessary to address your inquiry or maintain customer service records.
• Server Logs: Standard web server logs are retained on a temporary rolling basis for diagnostic and cybersecurity purposes before automatic deletion.

10 Data Security

We employ standard industry security measures, including HTTPS / TLS encryption across all pages of 360tools.me to protect data in transit. However, please note that no transmission method over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

11 Children's Privacy

360Tools provides general-audience utility tools and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

12 Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)

Depending on your location (such as the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or California), you may have specific statutory rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Right to Access: The right to request confirmation of whether we process any personal data relating to you.
• Right to Rectification & Deletion: The right to request correction or deletion of personal data you have voluntarily provided (such as support emails).
• Right to Object & Restrict: The right to object to certain processing activities.
• No Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell or monetize personal information.

To exercise any applicable rights, please reach out via our contact channels listed below.

13 International Data Transfers

360Tools is accessible globally. When you access the website, technical traffic data may be processed through international content delivery networks (CDNs) and server hosting facilities located outside your country of residence, where data protection standards may differ.

14 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new tools, regulatory adjustments, or operational updates. When changes are made, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be refreshed. We encourage you to review this page periodically.