Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 25, 2025 | Effective Date: May 25, 2025
At 1mtools ("we," "our," or "us"), your privacy is our top priority. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your personal data when you visit 1mtools.com (the "Site").
By using 1mtools, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We do not require account registration. If you voluntarily contact us via our contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The message content you submit
This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information is automatically collected through industry-standard web technologies:
- Log Data: Your browser type, IP address, pages visited, and timestamps — collected by our hosting provider for security and performance monitoring.
- Analytics Data: We use Google Tag Manager (GTM) and Google Analytics to understand aggregate user behavior (e.g., most-used tools, geographic regions, device types). This data is anonymized and cannot identify you personally.
- Advertising Data: We display ads through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and device identifiers to show relevant advertisements. See Section 4 for more details.
1.3 Tool Input Data
We do not collect, store, or transmit any files, images, or text you process through our tools. All client-side tools (image converters, PDF tools, text utilities, calculators, etc.) operate entirely within your browser using the Web APIs. Your data never leaves your device.
For AI-powered tools using the Google Gemini API, the text input you provide is sent directly to Google's API to generate a response. This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. We do not retain this data on our servers.
2. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookie types used on 1mtools:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Theme preference (dark/light mode), basic site functionality | 1mtools |
| Analytics | Aggregate usage statistics, page views, session data | Google Analytics |
| Advertising | Personalized and contextual ad delivery | Google AdSense |
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. For opt-out options on Google advertising cookies, visit Google Ad Settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the Site
- Respond to support requests and feedback
- Monitor and improve Site performance and user experience
- Display relevant advertisements to support the free service
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties.
4. Third-Party Services
We integrate the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy governing their data practices:
- Google Analytics & GTM: Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: Google Advertising Technologies
- Google Gemini API (AI tools): Gemini API Terms of Service
- Font Awesome & Google Fonts: Used for icons and typography; may set cookies.
5. Children's Privacy
1mtools is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to the Site.
7. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry (typically no longer than 90 days). Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics' default retention settings. We do not retain any tool input data as it is never transmitted to our servers.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ad Settings.
- GDPR (EU users): You have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability.
- CCPA (California users): You have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act including the right to know and the right to opt out of sale (we do not sell personal data).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
9. Links to External Sites
The Site may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out via our Contact Us page. We aim to respond to all privacy enquiries within 5 business days.