At ToolNest (accessible from https://shahkhantools.com), the privacy and security of our visitors are fundamental priorities. This comprehensive Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected and recorded by ToolNest and explains how we protect your digital privacy.
1. Client-Side Processing: Zero File Retention
Unlike conventional online utility platforms, ToolNest operates 100% in your client web browser. When you use any tool on ToolNest—including the Image Compressor, Image Converter, PDF Merger, PDF Splitter, AI Background Remover, or Resume Builder:
- Your files and documents are never uploaded or transmitted to our servers or any third-party cloud.
- All file transformations, binary parsing, and mathematical calculations are executed locally using client-side JavaScript, WebAssembly, and HTML5 Canvas.
- We have zero technical capability to view, store, copy, analyze, or retain any file you process on our website.
2. Log Files & Web Analytics
ToolNest follows a standard procedure of utilizing log files maintained by our static hosting infrastructure (e.g., Netlify, Cloudflare, GitHub Pages). These logs include standard non-personally identifiable technical information such as:
- Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
- Browser type and version
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Date and timestamp of visits
- Referring / exit pages
- Number of clicks and page navigation flows
This information is used strictly to analyze aggregate performance trends, administer the platform, track technical stability, and optimize Core Web Vitals. These data points are not linked to any personally identifiable information.
3. Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies
Google is a third-party vendor on ToolNest. Google uses cookies, specifically the DoubleClick DART cookie, to serve advertisements to visitors based upon their visits to ToolNest and other websites on the internet.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, visitors can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting AboutAds.info.
4. Third-Party Privacy Policies
ToolNest's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or third-party websites. We strongly advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers or ad networks for more detailed information, including their practices and instructions on how to opt-out of certain tracking options.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
If you are an individual resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific data protection rights under the GDPR:
- The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- The right to erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
- The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization.
6. Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (California Privacy Rights Act)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents are entitled to the following rights:
- The right to request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal data collected.
- The right to request deletion of any personal data collected.
- The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. (Note: ToolNest never sells personal consumer data).
- The right not to be discriminated against for exercising any CCPA privacy rights.
7. Children's Online Privacy Protection (COPPA)
Protecting the safety of children using the internet is paramount. ToolNest does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information on our website, contact us immediately and we will promptly remove such information from our records.
8. Contact Our Privacy Officer
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact our designated privacy team at:
Email: privacy@shahkhantools.com
Platform: ToolNest Support