PrivacyPolicy

Last updated: December 23, 2025GDPR Compliant

At SmartZone4U - Crypto & Encoding Tools, accessible from © 2025 SmartZone4U Inc., one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by SmartZone4U - Crypto & Encoding Tools and how we use it.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit SmartZone4U - Crypto & Encoding Tools, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website addresses

1.2 User-Provided Content

When using our crypto and encoding tools, you may provide:

  • Text / Data Inputs - plaintext, ciphertext, tokens, encoded strings, and other values you paste into tools
  • Tool Settings - algorithm choices, options (e.g., Base64 vs Base64URL), and other preferences
  • Contact Information - name and email when using the contact form

Important: Most tools operate entirely in your browser. Values you enter are not sent to our servers and remain on your device.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our crypto and encoding tools service
  • To improve and optimize tool performance and user experience
  • To understand usage patterns and develop new features
  • To respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • To detect and prevent technical issues or fraudulent activities

3. Cookies and Local Storage

SmartZone4U - Crypto & Encoding Tools uses browser local storage and cookies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic site functionality and tool operation

Preference Cookies

Store your tool settings and UI preferences

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our tools

Advertising Cookies

Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit some functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

Learn more about Google's ad policies →

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to your website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.

5. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we implement the following measures:

  • Client-side processing for sensitive inputs when possible (no server uploads)
  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • No long-term storage of user-generated content

6. Your Data Rights

Under GDPR and similar regulations, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

Request copies of your personal data

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate data

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data

Right to Object

Object to processing of your data

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for developers, security practitioners, and general users and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: