Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 23, 2026 · Applies to https://dev.hottoolsbox.com
DevToolbox ("we", "us") provides free online developer tools. We respect your privacy and aim to collect as little personal data as possible.
Tool data stays on your device
Our tools (JSON formatter, JWT decoder, password generator, etc.) run primarily in your web browser. We do not upload the text, tokens, or files you paste into those tools to our servers for processing.
Cookies and similar technologies
We use the following storage on your device:
- cookie-consent (localStorage) — remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics cookies.
- theme (localStorage) — stores light/dark mode preference.
- Google Analytics cookies — only if you click "Accept" on our cookie banner. These help us understand aggregated traffic (pages viewed, approximate region, device type).
If you click Reject, we do not load Google Analytics and no analytics cookies are set.
Google Analytics
With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC) to measure site usage. Google may process IP addresses and device identifiers according to its own privacy policy. You can opt out by rejecting cookies on our banner, clearing site data, or using browser extensions such as Google's Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
Advertising (future)
We may display Google AdSense or similar ads in the future. If enabled, ad partners may use cookies for personalization. We will update this policy before turning on ads. You can manage ad personalization at Google Ads Settings.
Hosting and logs
The site is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Cloudflare may log standard request metadata (IP address, URL, timestamp) for security and performance. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
Your choices
- Reject or accept analytics via the cookie banner on first visit.
- Clear localStorage/cookies in your browser to reset preferences.
- Contact us below to ask about data we hold (typically none beyond aggregated analytics).
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email hello@hottoolsbox.com.