Policies
Privacy Policy
Useful Internet (“we”, “our”, “the Website”) provides free online tools designed to run directly in your browser without collecting unnecessary personal information. We are committed to respecting your privacy and being transparent about how data is handled.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Information you provide voluntarily
We may collect information you choose to provide, such as contact details when you email us directly or submit feedback forms.
1.2. Automatically collected information
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect basic technical information such as:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on the Website
1.3. Cookies & similar technologies
We may use essential cookies for site functionality, analytics cookies for performance monitoring, and advertising cookies (e.g., Google AdSense) for ad delivery. You may disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.
1.4. No upload data is stored
For tools such as image compression or conversion, all file processing occurs locally in your browser. Uploaded files are never transmitted to our servers, stored, or shared.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected data to:
- Operate and improve the Website
- Monitor performance and analytics
- Prevent misuse or technical issues
- Serve relevant advertising
- Respond to enquiries you send us directly
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
3. Advertising
We may use third-party advertising networks such as Google AdSense. These networks may use cookies to deliver personalised or non-personalised ads and measure performance. Third-party policies apply.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use analytics platforms or advertising services that process limited data under their own privacy policies. We do not transmit or share user-uploaded files with any third party.
5. Data Retention
We retain only essential logs for performance and security, as well as any emails or messages you voluntarily send us. Data is stored only as long as necessary.
6. Your Rights
You may have the right to access, correct, delete, or object to processing of your personal data. To request this, contact us at support@useful-internet.com.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the limited personal data we collect. However, no online service is perfectly secure.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The revised date at the top will reflect the latest version.
10. Contact
If you have questions or concerns, contact us at:
support@useful-internet.com