1. Introduction
Welcome to OnlineTextEditor (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website and use our free online text editing and formatting tools.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Contact Submissions: If you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Account Information (Optional): If you create an account, we collect your name and email address to manage your account preferences.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Analytics: We may collect anonymized usage statistics such as page views, session duration, and feature usage to improve our tools.
- Log Data: Our servers may automatically log your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs for security and diagnostic purposes.
- Cookies & Local Storage: We use essential cookies and browser localStorage to save your preferences (e.g., dark mode, language direction). See our Cookies Policy for details.
2.3 Text Content — Not Collected
All text you type, paste, or process inside our editor and utility tools is processed 100% locally within your browser. We do not transmit, store, or access your text content at any time.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your contact form messages and provide customer support.
- To maintain and improve the performance, security, and features of our tools.
- To analyze anonymized usage trends and understand which features are most useful.
- To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, or unauthorized access.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
4. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted vendors who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, email delivery services), bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified via email and a prominent notice on our website.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, server-side security hardening, and access controls to protect any information we do collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location (including the EU/EEA under GDPR, California under CCPA), you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our contact page.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are 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 believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
OnlineTextEditor
Website: onlinetexteditor.com
Contact: Contact Form