隐私政策

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how JSON Tools ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at usefultools4u.com (the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

2. Data We Collect (And What We Do Not Collect)

JSON Tools is designed with a privacy-first approach. All JSON data that you input, paste, upload, or process through our tools is handled entirely within your web browser using client-side JavaScript. We do not collect, transmit, store, or have access to any of the JSON data you process using our tools. Your data never leaves your device.

We do collect certain technical information automatically when you visit our website, including:

• Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as page views, time spent on pages, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, and general geographic location (country or region level only). This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 3 below.
• Log Data: Like most websites, our servers may automatically record log data when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit, and the date and time of your visit. This data is used solely for security, debugging, and server maintenance purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies

We may use essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly, such as cookies that remember your language preference (English or Chinese) and theme preference (light or dark mode). These cookies do not track your browsing activity across other websites.

3.2 Google Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how visitors use our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for us, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

Google Analytics cookies include but are not limited to: _ga, _ga_*, _gid, and _gat. These cookies typically expire after 2 years, 24 hours, and 1 minute respectively.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3.3 Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

Third-party advertising cookies used by Google AdSense and its partners may include but are not limited to: __gads, __gpi, IDE, DSID, FLC, AID, and TAID.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu.

4. How We Use Information

We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:

• To analyze website usage and improve our tools and user experience
• To display relevant advertisements that support the free operation of our website
• To maintain and improve the security and performance of our website
• To remember your language and theme preferences
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

• Google Analytics:For website analytics. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
• Google AdSense:For displaying advertisements. Google AdSense is a participant in the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework and complies with their specifications and policies.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described in this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

6. Your Rights (GDPR and CCPA)

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

• Right to Access: You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data. Note that since we do not collect or store your JSON data, there is no data to erase in that regard.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by managing your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
• CCPA Rights: If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, to opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information), and to not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address listed in Section 9 below.

7. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously. As described above, all JSON data you process using our tools remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to protect data in transit. We regularly review our security practices and update them as needed.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect any information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). 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 so we can take appropriate action.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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 at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.