Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 19, 2026

1. Data Controller

UtilStore ("we", "us", "our") operates the website utilstore.tech. We are responsible for the processing of personal data as described in this privacy policy. For any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, you may contact us at rrmalviya04@gmail.com.

2. Overview

UtilStore provides browser-based developer and productivity utilities. We respect your privacy and only collect the minimum data required to operate and improve the site. The majority of our tools run entirely in your browser and do not transmit your input data to our servers. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, your rights regarding your data, and how third-party services such as Google AdSense interact with your browsing experience.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Usage Data: Anonymous analytics such as page views, feature usage, browser type, operating system, and referral sources to help us understand how visitors use the site and improve our services.
  • Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our site, including screen resolution, language preference, and time zone. This data is collected anonymously.
  • Contact Information: When you contact us directly via email, you may provide your email address and optional details to help us respond to your inquiry.
  • Local Storage Data: Preferences such as your theme selection, sidebar width, and tool-specific settings are stored locally on your device using your browser's local storage. This data never leaves your device.

We do not require account creation, and no personally identifiable information (PII) is needed to use the majority of our tools.

4. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
  • To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience.
  • To respond to your communications and support requests.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
  • To serve relevant advertising through third-party ad networks.

5. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We participate in the Google AdSense advertising program. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website. You can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.

We do not have direct control over the cookies placed by Google AdSense or other third-party advertisers. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information on their practices.

6. Cookies & Local Storage

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functionality of the website, such as remembering your cookie consent preference.
  • Preference Cookies: Store your preferences such as theme mode and sidebar settings using browser local storage.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and other ad networks to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale (CCPA): We do not sell personal data. California residents can contact us for more information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at rrmalviya04@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Anonymous analytics data may be retained indefinitely to identify long-term usage trends. Data stored in your browser's local storage persists until you clear it manually. We do not sell personal data to any third parties.

10. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. Our website is served over HTTPS to ensure data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every site you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or our privacy practices, please contact us at: rrmalviya04@gmail.com.