Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to QuickToolbox ("we", "our", "us", or "Service") operated by InnowebNZ. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle information when you use our website at quick-toolbox.com.

This Privacy Policy explains our data practices and your rights regarding any information that may be collected when you use our free online calculator and converter tools.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We do NOT collect, store, or transmit any personal data from our tools. All calculations and conversions are performed locally in your browser. Your input data never leaves your device or reaches our servers.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect limited, non-personal information to improve our services:

• Usage Analytics: Page views, session duration, click events (via Google Analytics)
• Technical Data: Browser type, device type, screen resolution, operating system
• Network Data: IP address (anonymized), referrer URL, geographic location (country/city level)
• Performance Data: Page load times, Core Web Vitals metrics

2.3 Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Remember your preferences (theme, tool settings)
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics tracking (can be opted out)
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense for personalized advertisements
• Local Storage: Save your todo list items and tool preferences locally on your device

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information solely for:

• Service Operation: Providing, maintaining, and improving our tools
• Analytics: Understanding usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Performance: Monitoring site performance and fixing technical issues
• Advertising: Displaying relevant ads through Google AdSense
• Development: Prioritizing new tools and features based on usage data

We do NOT:

• Sell, rent, or share your data with third parties (except as described below)
• Store your calculation inputs or results
• Require registration or account creation
• Send marketing emails or communications

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

Data Collected: Page views, session data, demographic information (when available)

Opt-out: You can opt-out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

4.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements that help support our free tools. These ads may be personalized based on your interests.

Data Use: Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites

Ad Choices: Visit Google Ad Settings to manage your ad preferences

4.3 External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

5. Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate security measures to protect information:

• Technical Safeguards: HTTPS encryption, secure hosting infrastructure
• Access Controls: Limited access to any collected data
• Data Minimization: We collect only what's necessary for service operation
• Retention: Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics settings (maximum 26 months)

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies (may affect site functionality)
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear existing cookies
• Set preferences for future cookies

6.2 Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track signals and will not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.

6.3 Data Subject Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, you have the right to:

• Access: Request information about data we may have collected
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to data processing for legitimate interests

7. International Data Transfers

Our services are hosted globally, and data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, particularly when transferring data from the EU/EEA.

8. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our services are not directed at children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at innoweb.it@gmail.com and we will promptly delete such information.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Non-Discrimination: We won't discriminate for exercising your rights

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Post a notice on our website for significant changes
• Continue to honor your data according to the policy in effect when it was collected

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: innoweb.it@gmail.com
• Website: Contact Form
• Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days

12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Our legal basis for processing information includes:

• Legitimate Interests: Improving our services and user experience
• Consent: When you accept cookies or opt-in to data processing
• Performance of Contract: Providing the requested tools and services