Privacy Policy

1. Overview

SnapUtils ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at snaputils.tools (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the Site, how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you have over your information.

SnapUtils provides free, browser-based utility tools. Crucially, none of the tool inputs or outputs are ever sent to or stored on our servers. All tool processing happens entirely within your web browser. We do not collect or store the text you paste into the word counter, the JSON you format, the regex patterns you test, or any other tool data.

What we do collect is standard website analytics and advertising data — described in full below.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We do not require registration, accounts, or any form of user input to use SnapUtils. We do not collect names, email addresses, passwords, or any personally identifying information directly from you unless you contact us voluntarily (see Section 12).

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, certain information is automatically collected by our servers, analytics provider, and advertising partners:

• Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, date and time of visit, and HTTP response codes.
• Device information: Screen resolution, device type (mobile/desktop), and language settings.
• Usage data: Which tools and pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and navigation patterns.

2.3 Analytics Identifiers

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand aggregate usage patterns. GA4 assigns a random analytics identifier stored in a cookie on your device. This identifier is pseudonymous — it does not directly identify you by name or email — but it can be used to distinguish returning visitors.

2.4 localStorage

Some tools store your last-used settings in your browser's localStorage to improve your experience (e.g., remembering your last regex flags or indent preference). This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us or any third party. You can clear it anytime via your browser's developer tools or site settings.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For a detailed breakdown, see our Cookie Policy.

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality. These do not track you for marketing purposes.
• Analytics cookies: Set by Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to measure how visitors use the Site. GA4 uses _ga, _ga_*, and related cookies.
• Advertising cookies: Set by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. These may include interest-based (behavioral) advertising.

3.2 Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect site functionality. You can also opt out of Google's advertising cookies at adssettings.google.com and opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data when you use the Site:

Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Purpose: Website traffic analysis and usage statistics.
Data collected: Page views, session duration, device type, approximate location (city/country), referral source.
Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

Google AdSense

Publisher ID: ca-pub-8149019591930446
Purpose: Displaying advertisements to fund the free service.
Data collected: Browsing behavior, interest categories, cookie identifiers, IP address (masked).
Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Ad settings: adssettings.google.com

We do not sell your personal information to any third party. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. GDPR — European Union & EEA Rights

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to our processing of your personal data.

5.1 Lawful Basis for Processing

5.2 Your Rights Under GDPR

• Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data where there is no legitimate reason for continued processing.
• Right to restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• Rights related to automated decision-making: We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

5.3 Data Transfers

Google Analytics and Google AdSense may transfer data to the United States. Google relies on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and its compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework for such transfers.

5.4 Data Protection Officer

We do not currently have a formal DPO. For all GDPR-related inquiries, contact us at snaputils@polsia.app.

5.5 Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority. A list of EU supervisory authorities is available at edpb.europa.eu.

6. CCPA/CPRA — California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), gives you specific rights regarding your personal information.

6.1 Categories of Personal Information Collected

In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers (e.g., IP addresses, cookie IDs, device identifiers)
• Internet or other electronic network activity information (e.g., browsing history on our Site, interactions with ads)
• Geolocation data (approximate, derived from IP address — city/country level only)

6.2 Your CCPA/CPRA Rights

• Right to know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to opt-out of sale/sharing: We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising in ways that would constitute "sharing" under CPRA, except through standard Google AdSense integration.
• Right to limit use of sensitive personal information: We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by CPRA.
• Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any CCPA/CPRA rights.

6.3 Do Not Sell My Personal Information

SnapUtils does not sell personal information to third parties. Google AdSense serves ads based on cookies and browsing behavior; this may constitute "sharing" under CPRA. To opt out of this type of advertising, visit Google Ad Settings or use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out.

6.4 Submitting a Request

To exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights, email us at snaputils@polsia.app with the subject line "CCPA Privacy Request." We will respond within 45 days.

7. Other U.S. State Privacy Laws

Multiple U.S. states have enacted consumer privacy laws that may apply to residents of those states:

To exercise any state privacy rights, email snaputils@polsia.app with your state and the specific right you wish to exercise. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

8. International Privacy Laws

Canada (PIPEDA / Law 25)

Canadian residents have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and provincial laws. You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at snaputils@polsia.app.

Brazil (LGPD)

Brazilian residents have rights under the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), including rights of confirmation, access, correction, anonymization, portability, deletion, and information about sharing. Contact us at snaputils@polsia.app to exercise these rights.

United Kingdom (UK GDPR)

After the UK's departure from the EU, the UK GDPR applies independently. UK residents retain rights equivalent to those described in Section 5. For UK-related inquiries, contact us at snaputils@polsia.app. You also have the right to contact the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Australia (Privacy Act)

Australian residents have rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Contact us at snaputils@polsia.app for inquiries or to exercise your rights.

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

SnapUtils is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in the United States, or under the applicable minimum age in other jurisdictions (typically 13–16 depending on the country).

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the applicable minimum age without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us at snaputils@polsia.app.

10. Data Retention

We retain different types of data for different periods:

• Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security and debugging purposes, then deleted.
• Google Analytics data: Data is retained for 14 months in GA4 by default, per Google's standard settings.
• Google AdSense cookie data: Managed by Google per their data retention policies.
• Anonymous visitor IDs (localStorage): Stored in your browser until you clear your browser data. We do not retain these server-side.

When you request deletion of your data, we will delete or anonymize it within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or where the data is necessary to complete a transaction or prevent fraud.

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, access controls on our servers, and regular security reviews.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or from the Site. You transmit information at your own risk.

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in high risk to individuals, we will notify affected parties and relevant supervisory authorities as required by applicable law.

12. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us:

SnapUtils
Email: snaputils@polsia.app

For GDPR inquiries, include "GDPR Request" in the subject line.
For CCPA/CPRA inquiries, include "CCPA Privacy Request" in the subject line.

We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days (or within the time required by applicable law).

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.