Our Commitment to Privacy
Color Tools is committed to protecting the privacy of every visitor to our website. We built our tools to be useful, not to collect and sell data. This privacy policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use that information, the choices you have regarding your data, and the steps we take to protect your privacy. By using Color Tools, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this privacy policy.
This policy was last updated in 2026. If we make substantial changes to how we handle information, we will update this page and, where appropriate, notify visitors through a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Information We Collect
Color Tools is a browser-based tool, and the vast majority of color calculations happen directly on your device. However, some information is collected automatically when you visit the website, and additional information is provided by you voluntarily in some situations.
Automatically collected information. When you visit Color Tools, our web server records standard information that most web servers collect. This includes your IP address, the type of browser and operating system you are using, the pages you visit on our site, the time and date of your visit, the website that referred you to us (if any), and in some cases, your device's general geographic region based on IP address. This information is used for analytics purposes to understand how visitors use the tools, identify technical issues, detect abuse, and improve the service.
Information you provide voluntarily. If you contact us by email, we receive the content of your message, your email address, and any other information you choose to include. We use this information only to respond to your message and improve our services. We do not add email correspondents to any marketing or advertising list, and we do not share contact information with third parties.
Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies and similar technologies to operate essential functionality and to gather analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use first-party cookies for essential operations such as remembering whether you have accepted our cookie notice and for basic analytics. We also work with third-party advertising partners who may set their own cookies for the purpose of displaying relevant advertisements. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though doing so may affect some website functionality.
How We Use Information
We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and operate the color converter, color picker, gradient generator, and color palette tools.
- To understand visitor usage patterns through aggregated analytics data, which helps us improve the tools and add new features.
- To display non-intrusive advertising that helps support the cost of running the website while keeping the tools free for all users.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, abuse, and security threats.
- To respond to email messages from visitors.
- To comply with applicable legal requirements and regulations.
Advertising and Third-Party Services
Color Tools displays advertising to cover server, bandwidth, and development costs. Our advertising partners include Google AdSense and similar advertising networks. These third-party services may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements tailored to your interests. This is commonly known as interest-based advertising. You can learn more about interest-based advertising and your choices by visiting the opt-out pages provided by the Digital Advertising Alliance, the Network Advertising Initiative, or your device's advertising settings.
Google AdSense, our primary advertising partner, uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Data Retention
Server logs containing visit information are retained for a limited period, typically between 30 and 90 days, after which they are either deleted or aggregated into fully anonymous statistical reports. Email correspondence is retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes. Cookies set by our website expire after a reasonable duration - essential cookies typically last 12 months, and advertising cookies are managed by the respective advertising partners.
Data Security
We take the security of visitor information seriously. Our website uses industry-standard encryption (HTTPS / TLS) for all connections. We maintain reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100 percent secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Given the limited nature of the information we collect, the data risk for visitors is minimal.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to access information we hold about you, the right to request correction of inaccurate information, the right to request deletion of your information, the right to object to or restrict certain types of processing, and the right to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us by email at xin_yu@7986455.xyz. We will respond to legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
You can also control data collection through your browser. Most modern browsers include privacy settings that allow you to block cookies, clear stored data, send do-not-track signals, and browse in private or incognito modes. Note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality, including the ability to remember your cookie preferences.
Children's Privacy
Color Tools is a general audience website and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove such information from our records.
Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to external websites, including our advertising partners, analytics providers, and external resources referenced in our content. Color Tools is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit, as their policies may differ substantially from ours.
International Data Transfers
Color Tools is accessible globally. If you are visiting from outside the country where our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in that country. By using our website, you acknowledge and consent to such transfers. We maintain reasonable safeguards to ensure that any international transfers of information are conducted in compliance with applicable law and with adequate protection for your privacy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make substantial changes, we will revise the "last updated" date at the beginning of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us by email at xin_yu@7986455.xyz. We take all privacy inquiries seriously and will respond to every legitimate request.