Last updated: August 2026. At ToolMint (accessible from www.toolmint.website), protecting the privacy and personal data of our visitors is one of our highest priorities. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded, specifically covering our use of Google AdSense advertising, web analytics, and browser cookies in full accordance with Google Publisher Policies, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA).
1. Information We Collect and Process
ToolMint is designed to be privacy-first. You can use all calculators, generators, and ecommerce tools completely free without creating an account or logging in.
- Client-Side Tool Data: All calculations, profit margins, fee estimates, and generated text (such as AI descriptions or hashtags) are executed entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. We do not store, capture, or transmit your calculated financial numbers or private inventory figures to our servers.
- Voluntary Form Submissions: When you contact us via our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name, email address, and message content solely to respond to your inquiry or deliver subscribed updates.
- Log Files & Technical Identifiers: Like standard web servers, our hosting infrastructure may collect standard internet log data such as your IP address, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and click counts. These are not linked to personally identifiable information.
2. Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies
ToolMint displays advertisements served by Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-9236658036659895), an advertising service provided by Google LLC. To comply with Google AdSense Policies, we disclose the following:
- Third-Party Vendor Cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites across the Internet.
- DoubleClick & Advertising Cookies: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its certified advertising partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to ToolMint and/or other sites on the World Wide Web.
- Opting Out of Personalized Ads: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's official Google Ads Settings.
- Third-Party Opt-Out Portals: You can also opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for interest-based advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) WebChoices Tool, the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Page, or for European visitors, Your Online Choices.
- Google's Partner Data Disclosure: For additional details on how Google collects and processes data when you use partner sites and apps, please review How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by your browser. We categorize cookies used on ToolMint into three types:
| Cookie Type | Provider | Purpose & Description |
|---|---|---|
| Essential & Preferences | ToolMint (First-Party) | Stores light/dark theme preference, cookie consent acceptance, and recently viewed tool history in localStorage. |
| Analytics Cookies | Google Analytics (GA4) | Collects anonymous telemetry such as visited pages, device types, and session duration to improve tool performance. |
| Advertising Cookies | Google AdSense & Certified Ad Networks | Delivers contextual and interest-based advertising to keep our online utilities 100% free for users worldwide. |
4. How to Manage and Disable Cookies in Your Browser
You can choose to disable or selectively turn off our cookies or third-party cookies in your browser settings at any time. Consult your browser's official support documentation for instructions:
- Manage Cookies in Google Chrome
- Manage Cookies in Apple Safari
- Manage Cookies in Mozilla Firefox
- Manage Cookies in Microsoft Edge
5. GDPR Compliance (EEA and UK Visitors)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), you possess certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- Right of Access & Portability: The right to request copies of any personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: The right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): The right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent (such as non-essential cookies or newsletters), you may withdraw consent at any time via our Cookie Preferences popup.
6. CCPA / CPRA Privacy Notice (California Residents)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California consumers have specific rights:
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you.
- Right to Delete: Request the deletion of personal information collected from you.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
- Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: ToolMint does not sell personal data for monetary consideration. Third-party advertising cookies may be considered "sharing" under California law; you can opt out via our Cookie Preferences or through the DAA opt-out links.
7. Third-Party Links & Affiliate Disclosure
ToolMint may contain links to other websites of interest (e.g. Shopify resources, e-commerce guides, or partner platforms). Once you use these links to leave our site, please note that we do not have control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide while visiting third-party sites.
8. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
ToolMint does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can promptly delete it.
9. Contact Us & Data Protection Officer
If you have any questions, inquiries, or requests regarding this Privacy & Cookie Policy, please contact our privacy team:
- Email: support@toolmint.website
- Website Contact Page: toolmint.website/contact.html