Privacy Policy

At AshToolbox (accessible from ashtoolbox.com ), the privacy of our visitors is of paramount importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded by AshToolbox and how we protect and utilize it.

1. Client-Side Processing vs. External Services

We believe in data minimization. Here is an exact breakdown of how data is handled across AshToolbox:

• Local Browser Utilities: Tools including AshPDF Suite (merge, split, watermark, rotate, etc.), QuickCV Resume Builder, Media Optimizer, Password Generator, and Financial/Health Calculators process your inputs and files entirely in local browser memory via JavaScript, WebAssembly, and Canvas API. Your file bytes, resume details, and financial figures are not transmitted to or stored on our servers.
• AI Text Polisher & Humanizer Engine Options:
  • Tier 1: Offline Safe Mode (Default): Operates 100% locally on your computer or mobile device using deterministic stylistic grammar algorithms and POS-aware vocabulary transformation with zero model download (0 MB). No text, drafts, freeze words, or metrics ever leave your device or touch our servers.
  • Tier 2: Smart In-Browser AI (Experimental): Runs client-side directly in the browser via WebGPU acceleration and background Web Workers utilizing an in-browser model (~390 MB initial download). All inference executes locally on compatible hardware without transmitting text to external servers.
  • Tier 3: Cloud Boost Mode (Optional & Gated): If you explicitly choose Cloud Boost and confirm consent, your text is securely transmitted via TLS to our serverless endpoint (/api/polish) powered by Google Gemini API to execute multi-paragraph contextual polishing. Text is held strictly in ephemeral, stateless memory during the active API request lifecycle. We never log user text, never store drafts on disk or databases, and never use user submissions for model training. Cloud Boost transmission is strictly blocked until explicit user consent is confirmed.
• External Media CDN Fetches (YouTube Thumbnail Saver): When you input a YouTube video URL or ID, your web browser directly queries YouTube's public media servers (img.youtube.com) to retrieve publicly available preview images. No video stream or personal account data is uploaded to or handled by AshToolbox servers.
• Web Hosting Server Logs: Like virtually all websites hosted on platforms like Vercel, requests to load HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or font files automatically record standard server log information, including your IP address, browser user-agent, operating system, and request timestamps for cybersecurity and operational monitoring.
• Contact Inquiries: When you send a message via our Contact page or directly via email, the details provided (name, email, message) are transmitted securely to our support inbox (support@ashtoolbox.com) strictly to address your question or feedback.

2. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

AshToolbox participates in the Google AdSense advertising program to help fund free public utilities. Google and its certified advertising partners use cookies and device identifiers to serve advertisements based on your prior visits to this website and other websites across the internet.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Alternatively, users can opt out of certain third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info or Your Online Choices.
• For comprehensive details on how Google processes user information across partner platforms, please read How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

3. Web Analytics & Cookie Usage

We utilize Google Analytics (measurement ID `G-NC9E5MEEVP`) to assess aggregated traffic trends, page views, and visitor interactions. Analytics cookies collect anonymized device identifiers and usage metrics. You can manage or disable cookies via our on-site cookie banner or via your browser settings at any time without impacting the functionality of client-side tools.

4. Data Retention and Security

Because document manipulation and calculations run in local browser memory, AshToolbox does not retain your processed PDF files, images, or resume inputs. Temporary object URLs generated during file processing are released and revoked automatically by your browser session. For inquiries sent via email, messages are retained strictly as necessary to provide customer support.

5. Third-Party Websites & Links

Our website features external links to software tools in our AI Directory. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

6. User Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your geographic location, you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to access, rectify, or request deletion of personal information you provide directly to us (e.g. support emails). AshToolbox does not sell personal information to third parties.

7. Contact & Data Inquiries

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact our webmaster and support team at support@ashtoolbox.com or visit our Contact Us page.