10xTools

Last Updated: January 2025

At 10xTools, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

Our Commitment to Privacy

10xTools is built with privacy as a core principle. Most of our tools process files entirely in your browser (client-side), meaning your files never leave your device and never reach our servers.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

Contact Information: If you contact us, we collect your email address and message content
Account Information: If we implement user accounts in the future, we'll collect registration information

2. Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on site
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
Cookies: Small text files stored on your device for functionality and analytics

3. Information We DO NOT Collect

File Contents: Files processed with our tools stay on your device
File Names: We don't see what files you process
Personal Documents: PDFs, images, and other files remain private

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and improve our services
Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Send important updates about our services
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

Client-Side Processing

Most 10xTools features use client-side processing, which means:

Files are processed locally in your browser
No file uploads to our servers
Complete privacy for your documents
You can verify this in your browser's Network tab (F12)

Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use the information we get from Google Analytics only to improve our site.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Hosting Services

Our website is hosted on secure servers. These services may have access to technical logs (IP addresses, access times) for security and performance purposes.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

Remember your preferences
Understand how you use our site
Serve relevant advertisements
Improve site performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

HTTPS encryption for all connections
Secure hosting infrastructure
Regular security updates
Limited data collection
No storage of processed files

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request copies of your personal data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your data
Object: Object to processing of your data
Portability: Request transfer of your data
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

International Users

If you access our site from outside your country, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in different countries. By using our site, you consent to such transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

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

Email: contact@10xtools.io
Website: Contact Form

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Rights related to automated decision-making

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to say no to the sale of personal information
Right to access your personal information
Right to equal service and price

This privacy policy was last updated on January 2025. We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time.