Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 20, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to wtools.dev. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and online tools.
By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Use our online tools (e.g., DNS lookup, WHOIS lookup, color converter, etc.)
- Contact us through our contact form (name, email address, message)
- Subscribe to our newsletter (if available)
Note: Most of our tools can be used without providing any personal information. We do not require user registration to access our tools.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:
- IP address and geolocation data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of visits
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve website functionality and user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services: Process your tool requests and deliver results
- To improve our website: Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
- To respond to inquiries: Answer questions and provide support via contact form
- To ensure security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
- To comply with legal obligations: Meet legal requirements and respond to lawful requests
4. Data Storage and Retention
We do not store the data you input into our tools. Tool inputs and results are processed in real-time and are not saved on our servers.
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, typically no longer than 90 days.
Log files containing automatically collected information are retained for a maximum of 30 days for security and analytics purposes.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
Some of our tools may use third-party APIs (e.g., IP geolocation services) to provide functionality. These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication measures
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: Contact Form
- Website: wtools.dev