Privacy Policy
The Free AI Tools is built around browser-side processing and minimal data handling. This page explains exactly what is processed locally in your browser, what limited data leaves your device, which third-party services we use, and how to exercise your privacy rights.
Last updated: May 6, 2026
The short version
The vast majority of tools on this site — image compression, JSON formatting, password generation, hash generation, color picking, CSS tools, text processing, file conversion, and hundreds more — run entirely in your browser. Your files, passwords, and text inputs are processed locally and are never transmitted to any server we operate.
A small number of tools require an internet connection because they call external services — for example, the Chat with PDF tool uses an AI language model to answer questions about your document, and the DNS Lookup tool queries public DNS resolvers. These exceptions are listed clearly below.
What we collect
Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
We collect anonymous page-view data, session counts, and general device/browser information. This data is aggregated and not linked to any personally identifiable information. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. GA Opt-out Add-on
Preference data
Your theme choice (light or dark mode) is stored in your browser's local storage. This data never leaves your device.
Newsletter (optional)
If you subscribe to the newsletter, your email address is stored to send you periodic tool tips. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.
Hosting and server logs
Our hosting provider (Vercel) may collect standard request logs — IP addresses, request paths, timestamps — for security and uptime monitoring, per Vercel's standard data retention policy.
What we do not collect
Files, images, text, or passwords you process with client-side tools — that data stays in your browser tab.
Account information — no sign-up is required for any tool on this site.
Sold, rented, or shared user data with advertisers or data brokers.
Individual visitor profiles or cross-site tracking beyond anonymous Google Analytics.
AI tools and server-side processing
The following tools send data to third-party AI services to generate a response. When you use these tools, the content you submit is transmitted to the named service:
Chat with PDF
The text extracted from your PDF and your chat questions are sent to OpenRouter (openrouter.ai), which routes the request to a language model. Your PDF content is not stored by us beyond the current session. OpenRouter's privacy policy applies.
AI writing tools (Text Humanizer, Paraphraser, Code Converter, Story Generator, etc.)
These tools call OpenRouter to access language models. The text you submit is processed by the model and not retained on our servers.
AI Image Generator
Image generation requests are sent to an external image generation API. The prompt you enter is transmitted to that service. Generated images are returned to your browser and not stored by us.
If you are processing sensitive information — confidential documents, private communications, proprietary code — we recommend using the client-side tools only and avoiding the AI-powered tools listed above.
Advertising — Google AdSense
This website uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense uses cookies and the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or opt out of third-party vendor cookies at aboutads.info. For more information on how Google uses data from partner sites, see policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Ads are displayed only in clearly marked sections and are never injected into tool interfaces. All tool functionality works identically whether ads are visible or blocked.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR, CCPA, or similar privacy laws — including the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you. Because we collect very little personally identifiable information, most requests can be addressed by clearing your browser's cookies and local storage.
To opt out of specific third-party services:
For any privacy question, data request, or to report a concern, contact us via the contact page. We aim to respond within 5 business days.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as we add new tools or integrate new third-party services. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy questions or data requests, reach us through the appropriate channel:
| Purpose | |
|---|---|
| General enquiries | hello@thefreeaitools.com |
| Support & tool issues | support@thefreeaitools.com |
| Security disclosures | security@thefreeaitools.com |
| Other | info@thefreeaitools.com |