Privacy Policy
We believe privacy is a right, not a feature. This policy explains what data Tools Hub collects, why, and how it's handled — in plain language.
Overview
Tools Hub is a free online tools platform operated by ArkDevLabs. We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use our tools. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle the limited data that may be collected during your visit, and your rights under applicable data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using Tools Hub, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the website.
Data We Collect
Because Tools Hub does not require accounts, we collect very little personal data. The information that may be collected falls into two categories:
Automatically collected
Standard web server logs and analytics tools may capture your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your request. This information is used in aggregate to understand how the website is used.
Voluntarily provided
If you contact us directly (e.g., via email), we receive the information you choose to include in that message, such as your name and email address. We use this only to respond to your enquiry.
We do not require an account. If you submit a feature suggestion, the form can include your name or email address. The server also keeps the submitter IP address in a rate-limit database for up to 24 hours to prevent abuse.
Tool Inputs & Uploads
Processing depends on the tool. Word Counter, HTML Formatter, Password Generator, Password Strength Checker, and the listed browser utilities run in your browser. Passwords entered into the generator or strength checker are not sent to the ToolsHub server or saved by these tools. Most other form-based tools send the submitted text or file to the ToolsHub server so it can produce a result. Do not submit passwords, private documents, or other confidential material to server-backed tools unless you are comfortable sending it to the service.
Image and PDF tools process uploads on the server. Some tools create downloadable output files under temporary, randomly named URLs. Generated QR codes, barcodes, converted images, and compressed images are removed by periodic cleanup after about one hour; generated Morse audio is removed after about ten minutes. PDF output folders are cleaned after about one hour. These files may remain available until the cleanup runs. QR scanner uploads are removed after scanning.
The PDF Password Lock tool is server-backed and receives the PDF and passwords you submit. Password fields are not deliberately written to persistent storage. The resulting encrypted PDF is temporarily available at a generated URL. Avoid reusing a password that protects other accounts or files.
Your favorites and recently opened tool names are stored in this browser’s local storage. They contain tool names and URLs, not the text or files you process. Use the clear controls on the homepage or tools directory to remove them.
IP Lookup and What’s My IP send the IP address being looked up to ipwho.is for location and network details. WHOIS Lookup sends the entered domain query to the relevant WHOIS service or registry. Phone Number Lookup uses a local numbering library on the server.
Analytics
The site currently loads Google Analytics on its pages to record website usage, including page views and browser-related information. Analytics is provided by Google and is subject to Google's privacy terms.
Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies. The site does not send tool input text or generated results as analytics events.
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .
Advertising
The site currently loads the Google AdSense script. Whether advertisements are shown depends on the configured Google account and ad settings.
Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings .
Third-Party Services
Tools Hub uses the following third-party services, each governed by its own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics — website usage analytics. Privacy Policy →
- Google AdSense — advertising services. Privacy Policy →
- Cloudflare Turnstile — spam prevention on the feature suggestion form. Its script and verification endpoint process the challenge token and may receive the visitor IP address. Privacy Policy →
- Discord — receives feature suggestions, and any name or email provided, together with the submitter IP address and browser user agent, when the suggestion webhook is configured. Privacy Policy →
- Discord community widget — the Community page embeds a Discord widget, so opening that page connects your browser to Discord.
- ipwho.is — receives the IP address queried by the IP lookup tools. Service →
- esm.run — serves Material Web components on pages that use those controls.
- Microsoft — serves an app badge on the Apps page and provides its external app-store links.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. Third-party services receive only the data necessary to perform their function, as described in their respective policies.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under the GDPR or other applicable privacy laws, including:
- Right to access — request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to restrict processing — request we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a portable format.
- Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based.
Because we collect minimal personal data, most of these rights will have limited practical application. To exercise any right, contact us at the address below and we will respond within 30 days.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the limited data we handle against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include HTTPS encryption for all data in transit and secure server infrastructure.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to avoid submitting sensitive data through any online tool.
Children
Tools Hub is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of Tools Hub after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have a privacy concern, please reach out to us: