Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ToolVines is a browser-first productivity platform developed and operated by NeelStack Solutions Private Limited. We provide high-utility online tools for images, PDFs, documents, calculators, and developer workflows. We are committed to privacy by design and minimal data collection while providing reliable services.

2. Information We Collect & Store

We collect limited information required to operate and improve the website, including:

• Basic analytics events (page views, referrers, device/browser type, and approximate region).
• Technical logs for performance, uptime monitoring, and error diagnostics.
• Information you explicitly share through email support requests.

Browser-Local Storage: We use browser-based storage mechanisms (such as `localStorage` and `sessionStorage`) to cache API responses and retain user preferences locally on your device. This cached data includes public data (like currency exchange rates, country stats, holiday databases, and solar calculation parameters) to optimize performance and respect external API rate limits. No personal identifiers are stored in this cache.

We do not require account creation for normal tool usage.

3. Browser-Based Processing

Most ToolVines tools process files directly in your browser. This means your files (such as PDFs, images, or document uploads) do not leave your device during processing, which reduces privacy risk and improves user control.

If a tool workflow ever requires server-side processing in the future, we will update this policy and clearly disclose processing behavior in the interface.

4. Cookies, Analytics & Tracking

ToolVines uses essential cookies and privacy-conscious analytics to understand product performance, detect errors, and improve usability. These analytics tools are only loaded after you provide consent through our cookie banner:

• Google Analytics (GA4): Helps us measure traffic and user engagement patterns.
• Microsoft Clarity: Helps us analyze user behavior and identify UI friction through session recordings and heatmaps.
• Vercel Analytics: Measures web vitals, speed performance, and page view statistics.

You can manage cookies and revoke your consent at any time via your browser settings or by clearing your cookies.

5. Third-Party APIs & Data Disclosures

To deliver real-time data, some of our tools make direct API requests to external, third-party services. When you interact with these tools, the following third-party APIs may process minimal technical details:

• ipapi.co (Geolocation API): Used to detect your approximate location (country, region) based on your IP address to pre-fill regional preferences (e.g., currency, timezone, country parameters). Your IP is shared temporarily to fulfill this request.
• open.er-api.com (Exchange Rate API): Used to fetch current exchange rates for our Currency Converter.
• restcountries.com: Sourced for country list information and regional statistics.
• api.worldbank.org: Fetched to provide country developmental indicators and average life expectancies.
• openholidaysapi.org: Sourced for public and business holiday dates globally.
• fdo.rocketlaunch.live: Sourced for live rocket launch scheduling data.
• wheretheiss.at: Sourced for real-time ISS tracking telemetry.
• NASA Open APIs: Sourced for the Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) imagery.
• uselessfacts.jsph.pl: Sourced for fun trivia widgets.

These third-party providers process requested data under their own respective privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect service data, including transport encryption, operational monitoring, and dependency maintenance.

No internet service can guarantee absolute security, but we continually improve controls to reduce risks.

7. User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights related to access, correction, deletion, or objection to certain data processing. You may also request clarification about what data categories are handled by ToolVines.

To exercise applicable rights, contact us using the email below.

8. Contact Information

For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, contact:

9. Changes To This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as products, laws, or operational practices evolve. Material updates will be reflected by changing the "Last updated" date on this page.