Privacy Policy - Tool Identifier Service
Last updated: 2025/02/18
At WhatIsThisTool.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal information you provide (e.g., name, email address)
- Images you upload for tool identification
- Usage data and analytics
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
- Providing and improving our tool identification service
- Communicating with you about our services and updates
- Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Complying with legal obligations
Tracking and Analytics
Google Analytics (GA4)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website and improve our service. Google Analytics is enabled by default when you visit our site.
What GA4 Collects:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Geographic location (country/city level only)
- How you arrived at our site (referral source)
- User interactions with site features
- Anonymized IP addresses
How to Opt-Out:
- Click "Reject All" or "Customize Settings" in our cookie consent banner
- Uncheck "Analytics Cookies" in the cookie settings modal
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Use your browser's "Do Not Track" setting
Google Analytics data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. Learn more at Google Privacy Policy.
Session Tracking
We use session identifiers (UUIDs) to:
- Track your journey through our service
- Debug technical issues and improve service quality
- Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
- Provide better user experience across sessions
Data Collected
Our tracking system collects the following non-personally identifiable information:
- Session ID: Unique identifier stored in your browser session (temporary, cleared when you close your browser)
- Request ID: Unique identifier for each tool identification request
- Device Information: Screen resolution, browser type, and operating system (used for optimization, not for personal identification)
- Timestamps: When you use our service
- Performance Metrics: Upload speed, processing time, and service quality metrics
Data Retention
- Session data is automatically cleared when you close your browser tab
- Identification requests are logged for 90 days for debugging and quality improvement purposes
- Aggregated analytics (anonymized) are retained indefinitely to improve our service
- Individual tracking data cannot be linked back to your identity
Your Control
You can manage tracking in the following ways:
- Session tracking can be cleared by closing your browser tab or clearing browser data
- Using incognito/private browsing mode will prevent session persistence
- Disabling JavaScript will prevent client-side tracking (but may affect service functionality)
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Please contact us if you wish to exercise these rights or have any questions about our privacy practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact Page or review our other legal documents: