Introduction
Welcome to BuildQuill. Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. BuildQuill provides free online tools for writers, developers, and creators. We process all data directly in your browser whenever possible.
Information We Collect
Data you enter into our tools - Text, code, and other inputs you provide are processed locally in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or log the content you type into any tool.
Analytics data - We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This may include your IP address (anonymized), browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is aggregated and cannot identify you personally.
Cookies - We use cookies and browser storage for essential site functionality, such as saving your theme preference, and for analytics. If Google AdSense or another ad network is enabled, advertising cookies may also be used to serve, personalize, limit, and measure ads.
Advertising and Google AdSense
BuildQuill may display ads served by Google AdSense and its advertising partners.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to BuildQuill or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to visitors based on their visits to BuildQuill and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting AboutAds.info.
- If additional third-party ad vendors or ad networks serve ads on BuildQuill, they may also use cookies and their own opt-out controls.
- How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our suite of free online tools
- To understand usage patterns and make the site better
- To maintain site security and prevent abuse
- To save your preferences like dark mode or light mode
Data Storage & Security
We do not maintain user accounts or databases that store personal content. Your tool inputs are processed client-side and never leave your browser. Theme preferences are saved to your browser's local storage.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics - For anonymous usage statistics. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Vercel - Our hosting provider. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense - For ad serving, ad measurement, and advertising cookies when ads are enabled. See How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Clear your browser cookies and local storage at any time
- Use browser extensions to block analytics tracking
- Opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings and supported industry opt-out tools
- Contact us with any privacy concerns
Children's Privacy
BuildQuill is a general-purpose tool site. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can reach us at [email protected].