Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how FowTools ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit fowtools.com.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

FowTools does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use any of our tools. We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information unless you contact us directly via email.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically through third-party services, including:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring URL

This data is collected in aggregate and is used solely to understand traffic patterns and improve our services.

Tool Input Data

Data you enter into FowTools utilities (text, URLs, domain names, etc.) is processed in your browser or on our servers only for the duration of that request. We do not store, log, or retain any input data you submit to our tools.

2. Cookies

We use cookies to provide a better experience and to serve relevant advertisements. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features.

3. Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-9626539654699042) to display advertisements on FowTools. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data, see: google.com/policies/privacy/partners.

4. Third-Party Services

Some of our tools interface with external APIs and services to deliver results. These may include:

• Moz API — for Domain Authority and Page Authority checks
• WHOIS services — for domain age and registration data
• OpenAI API — for AI-powered tool features (no user-identifiable data is sent)

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We do not share any personal information with these providers.

5. Analytics

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregated, anonymized information about website usage. This data helps us improve our tools and user experience. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.

6. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We do not collect sensitive personal data, and any tool input data is never persistently stored. Our website is served over HTTPS to protect data in transit.

7. Children's Privacy

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

8. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access — request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
• Right to deletion — request that we delete your personal data
• Right to object — object to the processing of your personal data
• Right to opt out — opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal data)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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

📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Website: fowtools.com