Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how LovableTools ("I," "me," or "my"), operated by Raakkan (Sankar) in Tamil Nadu, India, collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use my website at lovabletools.com and the utilities I provide. By using my services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information I Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Registration: If you create an account, I collect your name, email address, and a securely hashed password.
• Contact Form: When you contact me, I collect your name, email address, the subject, and the message content. This data is stored in my database to enable me to respond to your inquiry.
• User-Generated Content: Content you create on LovableTools — such as polls, tool collections, and suggestions — is stored in my database and may be publicly visible.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Server Logs: My servers automatically log your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited for security, debugging, and operational purposes. These logs are retained for a limited period.
• Session Data: I use sessions to remember your login state and preferences (e.g., dark mode).
• Cookies: I use cookies for essential site functions and for third-party services. See my Cookie Policy for full details.

2. Local Processing (Privacy-First Tools)

The cornerstone of my privacy approach is local browser processing. The vast majority of my tools — including text formatters, image editors, cryptographic generators, encoders/decoders, and unit converters — operate entirely within your browser using JavaScript.

• Your raw data (text, images, files) is processed on your device.
• Sensitive inputs are never transmitted to my servers for these tools.
• I do not store or log the content you enter into locally-processed tools.

3. Google Analytics

I use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) (Measurement ID: G-MHFKCC31T9), a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors interact with my website. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation flow.
• Your approximate geographic location (country/city level).
• Device type, browser, and operating system.
• Referring sources (how you found my site).

This data is aggregated and is used to improve my services. Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information. Google may use this data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

LovableTools displays advertisements served by Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to:

• Serve ads based on your prior visits to my website and other websites on the internet.
• Measure ad performance and prevent fraudulent clicks.
• Deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests (interest-based advertising).

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info. I participate in the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework for EU users.

5. AI-Powered Tools & Third-Party Providers

Several tools on LovableTools are powered by Groq's API (an AI inference service). When you use any AI-powered tool (such as AI poem generators, email writers, translators, etc.):

• The text prompt or input you submit is transmitted to Groq's servers for processing.
• Groq processes your input and returns the generated content.
• I do not permanently store your AI prompts or their outputs in my database.
• Your inputs are subject to Groq's Privacy Policy.

I encourage you not to submit personally sensitive information (such as passwords, financial data, or medical records) to AI tools.

6. File Processing Tools

File conversion and processing tools on LovableTools use a dedicated server infrastructure with cloud storage (Wasabi S3):

• Files you upload are transmitted to my processing server over an encrypted HTTPS connection.
• Uploaded files and processed outputs are stored temporarily and deleted automatically after processing is complete or after a short retention period (typically within 24 hours).
• I do not analyze the content of your files for any purpose other than performing the requested conversion or processing.
• Do not upload files containing sensitive personal data unless absolutely necessary, and never upload files containing others' personal data without their consent.

7. Cookies

I use essential cookies (for sessions and CSRF protection), analytics cookies (Google Analytics), and advertising cookies (Google AdSense). For a complete breakdown of every cookie I use, please read my Cookie Policy.

8. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve my tools and services.
• Authenticate users and manage user accounts.
• Respond to your messages, support requests, and inquiries.
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve user experience.
• Display relevant advertisements that help fund the free services I provide.
• Detect and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, and security threats.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

9. Data Sharing & Disclosure

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. I may share data only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party providers who assist me in operating LovableTools (e.g., hosting, analytics, AI APIs), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority, I may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations.
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred — I will provide notice before your data is transferred.
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of LovableTools, my users, or the public.

10. Data Retention

• Account data: Retained for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 2 years to maintain communication history.
• Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging.
• Uploaded files: Deleted within 24 hours of processing completion.
• Analytics data: Governed by Google Analytics retention settings (default: 14 months).

11. Your Rights & Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes (e.g., direct marketing).
• Opt-out of personalized ads: Via Google's Ads Settings.

For EU residents, please see my GDPR Policy. For California residents, please see my CCPA Policy. To exercise your rights, please contact me.

12. Children's Privacy

LovableTools is not directed to children under 13 years of age (or under 16 in the EU/EEA). I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me and I will promptly delete such information.

13. Security

I implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including HTTPS encryption, hashed password storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use my services at your own risk.

14. International Data Transfers

LovableTools is operated from India. By using my services, you consent to your data being processed in India and in any country where my service providers (including Google and Groq) operate. I take steps to ensure that your data receives adequate protection consistent with this Privacy Policy.

15. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

16. Contact Me

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact me through my website.