Privacy Policy

Last updated:29/11/2025

1. About this policy

QuickToolbox (“the Website”, “we”, “us”) provides free online tools such as text utilities, calculators and other simple web-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 minimal personal data and only for the purposes described below.

2.1. Data you provide directly

QuickToolbox does not collect or store any personal data you enter into our tools. All calculations (such as text formatting or loan calculations) happen in 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:

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

This information is used solely for analytics and improving the Website.

2.3. Cookies

We use two categories of cookies:

Essential cookies

• Used to remember cookie-consent preferences
• Required for the website to function
• Cannot be disabled

Optional cookies (only if you accept them)

• Google Analytics (measuring traffic and performance)
• Google AdSense (advertising and personalisation)

Optional cookies are not loaded unless you click “Accept” on our cookie banner.

For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

3. How we use your data

We use collected data for:

• Improving tools and Website performance
• Measuring usage of tools
• Ensuring website security
• Running advertising (if enabled)
• Handling cookie-consent choices

We do not:

• Sell your data
• Share your data with third parties for marketing
• Profile individual users
• Store tool input data

4. Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, our processing relies on:

• Consent — for optional cookies (analytics/ads)
• Legitimate interests — ensuring site security and performance
• Legal obligations — maintaining standard server logs

5. Third-party services we use

5.1 Google Analytics

Used to measure traffic and understand Website usage. IP anonymisation is enabled where possible.

5.2 Google AdSense (if enabled)

Used to display adverts and measure advertising performance. Ad personalisation occurs only if you consent.

Each provider has its own privacy controls:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics Opt-Out

6. Data retention

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

7. Children's privacy

QuickToolbox is not aimed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion where applicable
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent for 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 measures to keep the Website secure. No financial or personally identifiable information is stored.

10. Contact

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

Email: support@quicktoolbox.com

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.