Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 18, 2026
1. Introduction
ToolForge AI ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
By using ToolForge AI, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored as a secure hash).
2.2 Usage Data
With your consent, we collect anonymized analytics data including page views, tool usage counts, device type, browser type, and approximate location (country/region only). We never collect or store your full IP address.
2.3 Browser-Processed Files
Many of our tools (image converter, compressor, text tools) process files entirely in your browser. These files are never uploaded to our servers and we have no access to them.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our services
- To process your subscription and payments (via Stripe)
- To send transactional emails (account verification, billing receipts)
- To analyze and improve our platform (with your consent)
- To respond to your support requests
4. Cookies & Tracking
We use strictly necessary cookies to keep you signed in and remember your preferences. We only set analytics and marketing cookies with your explicit consent via our cookie banner.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings button in the footer or revisiting our cookie banner.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with trusted third parties necessary to operate our services:
- Stripe — payment processing
- Vercel / Neon — hosting and database infrastructure
- OpenAI — AI content generation (Pro plan, prompts only, not stored)
6. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Analytics events are retained for 12 months. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
You have the right to access, correct, export, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@toolforgeai.com or through the privacy settings in your account dashboard.
8. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at privacy@toolforgeai.com