Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 14, 2024

1. Introduction

AlgoKit.dev ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

AlgoKit.dev is a free, non-commercial website that provides cryptographic and algorithm tools for developers. We are funded solely through advertisements.

2. Data Processing

2.1 Client-Side Processing

All cryptographic and algorithm operations are performed entirely in your browser. When you use our tools:

  • Your input data never leaves your device
  • No data is transmitted to our servers
  • No data is stored on our servers
  • All calculations happen locally in your browser using JavaScript

2.2 Data We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect, store, or process:

  • Any text, files, or data you input into our tools
  • Any generated hashes, passwords, or calculation results
  • Personal identifiable information (PII)
  • User accounts or registration data (we don't have accounts)

3. Analytics and Cookies

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects:

  • Anonymous usage statistics
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Approximate geographic location (country/city level)

Google Analytics uses cookies to track your session. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using browser extensions like Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3.2 Advertising Cookies

We display advertisements through Google AdSense. These ads may use cookies to:

  • Show relevant advertisements based on your browsing history
  • Measure ad effectiveness
  • Prevent fraudulent activity

You can manage your ad preferences through Google Ad Settings.

3.3 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

  • Remember your theme preference (light/dark mode)
  • Remember your language preference
  • Remember your cookie consent choice

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and do not track you across other websites.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data as described in their respective policies.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

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

  • Right to Access: Request what data we have about you (we don't store personal data from tool usage)
  • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data (analytics cookies can be deleted via browser)
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of analytics and advertising cookies
  • Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in machine-readable format

Since we don't collect or store your tool usage data, most of these rights are automatically fulfilled. For analytics and advertising cookies, you can manage them through your browser settings or the third-party opt-out links provided above.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • HTTPS encryption for all connections
  • Client-side processing to minimize data exposure
  • No server-side storage of user input data
  • Regular security updates

8. International Users

AlgoKit.dev is accessible worldwide. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your residence, which may have different data protection rules.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent changes. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our Contact Page.

Your Privacy Matters

We take your privacy seriously. All cryptographic operations happen locally in your browser. Your data never reaches our servers. We only use cookies for essential functionality, analytics, and advertising.