PRIVACY POLICY

Hey There!

Thanks for checking out Web Utility Labs. I built this site to make web development tools accessible to everyone, and I want to be totally transparent about how your information is handled when you visit.

What Information Do I Collect?

Not much, honestly. When you use our tools:

  • I don't ask for your name, email, or any personal details to use the basic tools
  • I don't create user accounts or require registration
  • I don't store the content you process through our converter tools

Your browser automatically sends some technical information like:

  • Your IP address (but I don't track this individually)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Time and date of your visit

Cookies & Stuff

Like most websites, I use a few cookies to make things work better:

  • Essential cookies: These help the site function properly
  • Analytics cookies: I use Google Analytics to understand how people use the site, but this data is anonymized
  • Advertising cookies: Since I cover hosting costs through AdSense, their cookies help show relevant ads

If cookies aren't your thing, you can disable them in your browser settings, though some features might not work as well.

Advertising

I keep the lights on using Google AdSense, which might show personalized ads based on your browsing. These ads help cover the costs of maintaining these free tools.

Google uses cookies to serve these ads. They might use information about your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Know what information I have about you (not much!)
  • Ask me to delete any information
  • Object to processing of your information
  • Complain to a supervisory authority if you think I'm doing something wrong

Changes to This Policy

I might update this policy occasionally as the site evolves. I'll post any changes here, and I recommend checking back sometimes.

Questions?

Have questions about your privacy on Web Utility Labs? Shoot me a message through the Contact page.

Last updated: May 12, 2025

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