Privacy Policy
Last updated: 20 February 2026
1. Introduction
ToolsForTasks.com ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website at toolsfortasks.com.
This policy is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Where you are located outside the United Kingdom, we also respect your local data protection rights to the extent required by applicable law.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is ToolsForTasks. For any privacy-related queries, contact us at: hello@toolsfortasks.com
3. What Data We Collect
We collect minimal data, limited to:
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a tool suggestion with your email
- Name — if you optionally provide it when suggesting a tool
- Tool suggestion description — the content you submit via the Suggest a Tool form
b) Data Collected Automatically
- Tool usage data — stored locally in your browser (localStorage) to personalise the homepage. This data never leaves your device.
- Analytics data — if you consent to cookies, Google Analytics collects anonymised usage data such as pages visited, time on site, device type, and approximate location (country/city level). This data is processed by Google.
c) Data We Do Not Collect
Our tools run entirely within your web browser. We do not collect, transmit, or store any data you enter into our tools (such as text, passwords, calculations, or files). All tool processing happens on your device.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following bases:
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) — for newsletter subscriptions, tool suggestions containing personal data, and analytics cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) — for operating and improving the Website, ensuring security, and preventing abuse.
5. How We Use Your Data
- To send you occasional updates about new tools (newsletter subscribers only)
- To review and respond to tool suggestions
- To understand how visitors use the Website (via anonymised analytics)
- To maintain and improve the Website
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Web3Forms — processes form submissions (newsletter signups and tool suggestions). Your email and form data are transmitted to Web3Forms for delivery. See their privacy policy.
- Google Analytics — collects anonymised website usage statistics, only when you consent to analytics cookies. See Google's privacy policy.
- Cloudflare — provides hosting, CDN, and security services. Cloudflare may process technical data (IP addresses, request headers) for security and performance. See their privacy policy.
8. Data Retention
- Newsletter emails — retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Tool suggestions — retained for as long as needed to review and act upon them
- Analytics data — retained by Google Analytics for 14 months (default), then automatically deleted
- localStorage data — stored on your device only; you can clear it at any time via your browser settings
9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@toolsfortasks.com. We will respond within 30 days.
10. International Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers (Web3Forms, Google Analytics, Cloudflare) may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where data is transferred internationally, these providers use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
11. Children's Privacy
The Website is not directed at 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 data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Complaints
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint
14. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: hello@toolsfortasks.com