1. Introduction
Welcome to Fringe Tools ("we", "our", "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://fringetools.com. Please read this policy carefully.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Page views and usage patterns (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- IP address (used for rate limiting only, not stored permanently)
2.2 Files You Upload
Some of our tools (PDF merge, image compress, etc.) require file uploads. We want to be clear:
- Files processed server-side are automatically deleted within 1 hour.
- Many tools process files entirely in your browser - nothing is uploaded to our servers.
- We do not read, analyze, or share the content of your files.
2.3 Enquiry Form Data
When you submit an enquiry, we collect your name, email, phone (optional), and message to respond to your query.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our tools and services
- To respond to your enquiries
- To analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
- To prevent abuse and ensure security
4. Cookies
We use minimal cookies - primarily session cookies for CSRF protection and user preferences. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes. Google Analytics (if enabled) may set its own cookies as per Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics - Website traffic analysis
- Google AdSense - Advertising (uses cookies per Google's policy)
- Google Fonts - Font delivery via Google's CDN
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures including CSRF protection, input validation, and HTTPS. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.