Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

SwitchTools ("we", "us", "our") operates the website www.switchtools.io — an AI tool directory. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Info: Name and email address when you register.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, tools clicked, time spent on the site.
• Device Info: Browser type, IP address, and operating system.
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device (see Section 4).

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve our website.
• To personalise your experience and recommend AI tools.
• To send account-related emails (confirmations, password resets).
• To display advertisements via Google AdSense.
• To detect and prevent fraud or spam.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to make our website work and to show you relevant ads. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (login, security).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to show relevant ads based on your browsing.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Visit allaboutcookies.org to learn how.

5. Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites.

Google may use this data to show you personalised ads across the internet. You can opt out of personalised ads by visiting Google Ad Settings.

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website uses third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Google AdSense — Advertising
• Google Analytics — Website analytics
• Cloudflare — Security & CDN

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption, hashed password storage, and regular security checks. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

SwitchTools is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. To make a request, email us at privacy@switchtools.io. We will respond within 30 days.

If you are in the EU/UK, you also have rights under GDPR including data portability and the right to object to processing.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

📧 admin@switchtools.io

🌐 www.switchtools.io