Privacy Policy

At Ziltool (https://www.ziltool.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, your rights, and how we safeguard your data. By accessing or using our website and tools, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Ziltool is designed with privacy in mind. We collect only the minimal information necessary to provide, operate, and improve our services:

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Analytics: We collect non-personal data about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites, browser type and version, device type, and operating system.
• Technical Data: Information about your connection and access methods, such as timestamps and clickstream data.

1.2 Temporarily Processed Data

When you use our tools (such as file uploaders, converters, or text extractors):

• Your uploaded files, text, images, audio, or other content may be temporarily processed in memory or temporary server storage solely to perform the requested operation.
• This data is automatically deleted immediately after processing is complete.
• We do not permanently store, access, review, or share your uploaded content with third parties.

1.3 Voluntarily Provided Information

• Contact Information: If you contact us via email or our contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message to respond to your inquiry.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, operate, and enable the functionality of our tools and website.
• Performance Monitoring: To analyze website performance, diagnose technical issues, and improve user experience.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, support requests, or feedback.
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or potential security threats.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Data Retention

• Uploaded Content: Files, text, images, or other data you upload for processing are deleted immediately after processing.
• Analytics Data: Anonymized usage and analytics data is retained to help us understand trends and improve our services.
• Contact Information: Information you provide when contacting us is retained only for as long as necessary to address your inquiry.

4. Cookies and Advertising Partners

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to analyze traffic, personalize your user experience, and serve relevant advertisements.

• Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies (such as the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve advertisements to visitors based on prior visits to Ziltool and other websites across the Internet.
• Personalized Advertising: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its advertising partners to serve ads based on your visits to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Opting Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you may opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance Consumer Choice page or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out page.
• Browser Controls: Most modern browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are sent through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain interactive site features.

5. Third-Party Services and Advertising Networks

We partner with third-party service providers and programmatic advertising networks—including Google AdSense, Sovrn, Inc., and their advertising exchange partners—to serve digital advertisements on Ziltool. These networks may automatically collect data, including your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and cookie information, to serve personalized ads based on your visits to this and other websites. These technologies are governed entirely by the respective privacy policies of our advertising partners. You may opt out of personalized advertising across multiple networks simultaneously by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance Consumer Choice page or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out page.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Regional Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)

Depending on your geographic location, you may possess specific rights regarding your personal data:

• European Economic Area (EEA), UK & Switzerland (GDPR): Users have the right to access, rectify, or request erasure of personal data, as well as the right to restrict or object to processing. Where required by law, we request your consent before placing non-essential cookies and personalized advertising tags.
• California & US Residents (CCPA/CPRA): California residents have the right to know what personal data is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (including cross-context behavioral advertising). Ziltool does not sell your personal data for monetary consideration.

To exercise any of these privacy rights, please reach out to us through our Contact Page.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take prompt steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our Contact Page.