Privacy Policy
ToolBox etc — https://widewebdesigns.com
Effective Date: March 9, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how ToolBox etc (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated at widewebdesigns.com, collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website or use our browser-based tools. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
Our browser-based tools (such as the PDF Editor) process files entirely within your browser. We do not receive, store, or transmit any files you open or edit using our tools. No file data ever reaches our servers.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL (the page that linked you to us)
- Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
This data is collected through standard web server logs and third-party analytics services.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics sets cookies to track sessions and page views. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Advertising: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the internet. You can manage ad personalization at adssettings.google.com.
- Affiliate Tracking: When you click affiliate links on our site, the merchant may set cookies to track referrals and attribute commissions. We do not control these cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website and tools
- Analyze traffic patterns and user behavior to enhance the user experience
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Track affiliate referral commissions
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
3. Google AdSense and Advertising
We participate in Google AdSense, a third-party advertising program operated by Google LLC. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites across the internet. This is known as interest-based advertising or remarketing.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org.
4. Affiliate Links
Our site contains affiliate links to third-party products and services. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The merchant may collect data about your purchase independently under their own privacy policy. We do not receive or store your payment information.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our site (e.g., hosting, analytics), subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the successor entity.
6. Data Retention
Web server logs are retained for up to 90 days. Analytics data is retained per the default settings of Google Analytics (26 months). We do not retain any files processed by our browser-based tools.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data where we have no legitimate basis to retain it.
- Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal data, so this right does not apply.
- Opt-Out of Targeted Ads: Use the opt-out mechanisms described in Section 3.
To exercise your rights, contact us at legal@widewebdesigns.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
10. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of our site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: legal@widewebdesigns.com
Website: https://widewebdesigns.com