Privacy Policy

Last updated: 09/12/2025

1. About this policy

QuickToolkit (“the Website”, “we”, “us”) provides free online tools such as text utilities, calculators and other browser-based functions. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What data we collect

We collect only the minimum amount of data required to operate and improve the Website.

2.1 Data you provide directly

QuickToolkit does not collect or store any personal data you enter into our tools. All calculations and text processing take place entirely within your browser and are not sent to our server.

2.2 Automatically collected data

When you visit the Website, standard technical information may be logged, including:

• IP address (anonymised where supported by analytics tools)
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on each page
• Referring website

This information is used solely to improve the Website, monitor performance and ensure security.

2.3 Cookies

We use two types of cookies:

Essential cookies

• Remember cookie-consent preferences
• Required for the Website to function correctly
• Cannot be disabled via the cookie banner

Optional cookies (only if you accept them)

• Google Analytics — anonymous usage measurement
• Google AdSense — advertising and ad performance (if enabled)

Optional cookies are not loaded unless you explicitly consent via the cookie banner. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

3. How we use your data

We use collected data to:

• Improve tools and Website performance
• Measure usage patterns
• Secure and maintain the Website
• Deliver advertising (if enabled and consented)
• Store cookie-consent preferences

We do not:

• Sell your data
• Share your data with third parties for their own marketing
• Profile individual users
• Store any data entered into tools

4. Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, our processing relies on:

• Consent — for analytics and advertising cookies
• Legitimate interests — ensuring site reliability, security and performance
• Legal obligations — storing minimal server logs where required

5. Third-party services we use

5.1 Google Analytics

Used to understand how visitors use the Website. Where supported, IP anonymisation is enabled to protect your privacy.

5.2 Google AdSense (if enabled)

Used to display adverts and measure advertising performance. Personalised adverts are only shown if you consent to optional cookies.

For more information, see:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics Opt-Out

6. Data retention

• Essential technical logs are retained for up to 12 months
• Cookie-consent preferences remain in your browser until deleted
• No tool-input data is ever stored or retained

7. Children's privacy

QuickToolkit is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of applicable data
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent to optional cookies at any time

To change your cookie settings, use the Change cookie settings link in the footer.

9. Data storage & security

The Website is hosted on servers located in the UK or EU. We apply standard technical and organisational measures to keep the Website secure. QuickToolkit does not store financial information or personally identifiable data.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:

Email: frederick.parkinson@outlook.com

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.