PenguinTools (hereinafter referred to as "this site") respects user privacy and strives to protect personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information on this site, our use of cookies and similar technologies, advertising, data retention, and user rights. For any questions about this policy, please contact us through the inquiry form.
1Information We Collect
All tools on this site run in the browser, so data entered by users is never sent to our servers. However, we may automatically collect the following information to operate and improve the site.
- โAccess logs (IP address, browser info, access date and time)
- โInformation provided through the contact form
- โBrowsing information via cookies
2Use of Cookies
This site uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service, which sets cookies to display ads tailored to user interests. We also use Google Analytics for traffic analysis. For users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, we display a consent management tool (Google Funding Choices) and control cookie use according to user choices. Users can also refuse cookies through their browser settings.
3Advertising
This site uses third-party advertising services including Google AdSense. Advertising partners may use cookies and device identifiers to display ads tailored to user interests. You can opt out of personalized ads through the following pages.
- โGoogle Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
- โGoogle Ads Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- โEU Opt-out: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
4Cookie Consent Management
For users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, we display a consent management tool (Google Funding Choices) to obtain consent for the use of cookies and personalized advertising. Consent can be withdrawn or modified at any time through the same tool.
5Purpose of Use
Collected information is used for the following purposes.
- โSite operation and improvement
- โResponding to inquiries
- โTraffic analysis
- โAd delivery and performance measurement
6Third-Party Services
We do not sell or transfer personal information to third parties except as required by law. However, we use the following third-party services to operate this site, and these services may collect their own information through cookies and similar technologies. Please refer to each service's privacy policy for details.
- โGoogle AdSense (advertising)
- โGoogle Analytics (traffic analysis)
- โGoogle Funding Choices (consent management)
7Data Retention
Access logs and Google Analytics data are deleted or anonymized within 26 months of collection in principle. Cookies can be managed and deleted through your browser settings. Information submitted via the contact form is deleted within a reasonable period after the inquiry is resolved.
8Children's Privacy
This site is not intended for use by children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has submitted personal information, we will delete it promptly. Parents who believe their child has provided personal information to us should contact us through the inquiry form.
9User Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Users covered by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and similar laws have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing of, port, and opt out of personalized advertising for their personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us through the inquiry form.
10Security
We take appropriate security measures to prevent leakage, loss, or damage of collected information. However, we cannot guarantee complete security of internet communications.
11Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy without prior notice. The revised policy takes effect upon publication on this site. We will provide notice on the site for any significant changes.