Privacy Policy

Welcome to ToolStation ("we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We will never use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

ToolStation does not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use our tools. All QR codes are generated locally in your browser — the content you enter (URLs, text, email addresses, phone numbers) never leaves your device. We do not store, transmit, or save the content of any QR codes you create.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Your IP address (may be anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages you visit on our site
• Time and date of your visit
• Referring website URLs

This information is used solely for the purpose of analyzing website traffic, improving the Service, and ensuring the security and proper functioning of the Service.

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and improve your experience. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Necessary cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., remembering your cookie consent preference).
• Analytical/performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
• Advertising cookies: Used by our advertising partners to serve personalized ads across the web (see Section 3 below).

2. Cookie Policy

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also manage cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience of the site and some features may not function properly.

3. Third-Party Advertising

We use third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense (publisher ID ca-pub-5538034965587505), to serve advertisements when you visit our website. These companies may use information (not including your name, address, email address, or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

Google uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at Google Ads Policies.

For more information about targeted advertising and how to opt out, please visit aboutads.info or the Digital Advertising Alliance.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• To understand how visitors use our website and optimize performance
• To serve relevant advertisements (with your consent, where required)
• To protect against fraud and ensure the security of our Service
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Data Retention

Since we do not collect personal data from QR code generation, there is no personal data to retain from that process. Log data (IP addresses, etc.) is typically retained for a short period (30 days or less) for security and analytics purposes, after which it is either deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data
• The right to request erasure of your personal data
• The right to object to or restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information below. We will respond to legitimate requests within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove that information.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Additionally, tools on our Service may link to third-party websites or content. ToolStation is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any websites or services linked to by QR codes created with our tool.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date above. Changes are effective immediately upon being posted.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@toolstation.io
Website: toolstation.io