Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 7, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how ToolGrid may collect, use, store, and share information when you visit or use ToolGrid.online and its online tools. We have written this policy in plain language so that you can understand what is relevant to your use of the site.

Because ToolGrid contains different types of tools, the information involved can vary from one feature to another. A simple calculator may require no personal information at all, while an AI feature or contact request may involve information you actively submit.

Information You Choose To Provide

You may provide information when you contact us, use an AI feature, enter text into a tool, upload a supported file, or otherwise interact with a feature that requires input. The information can include the content you choose to submit and basic details needed to operate the requested feature.

Please do not submit passwords, payment-card numbers, private API keys, government identification numbers, or other highly sensitive information into a tool unless the feature specifically requires it and the relevant instructions say that it is appropriate.

Tool Inputs And File Processing

Some ToolGrid tools are designed to process information locally in your browser. When a tool works this way, the processing may occur on your device rather than being uploaded to a ToolGrid server. Other tools may need a server or third-party service to complete the requested operation. The exact behavior depends on the tool and its current implementation.

Where an external provider is required, information needed to complete the request may be transmitted to that provider. We encourage you to review the instructions shown on the specific tool before submitting material you consider confidential.

AI Features And Conversation History

AI-enabled ToolGrid features may send the text or supported content needed to generate a response through the AI infrastructure configured for the site. ToolGrid may use a primary AI provider and a secondary provider when the configured system requires a fallback. The providers and models used by the site can change as the service is maintained.

Where the built-in conversation history feature is enabled, conversation records may be retained so that a user can reopen a previous conversation after navigating away or refreshing the page. Depending on whether you are signed in, records may be associated with a WordPress account or with a persistent device identifier used for guest history. Conversation storage is intended to provide continuity, not to encourage users to submit confidential information.

AI providers may process submitted prompts according to their own terms and privacy practices when a request is sent to them. You should avoid entering information into an AI tool that you are not authorized to share with the service.

Cookies And Local Storage

ToolGrid may use cookies and browser storage for essential functions such as maintaining preferences, supporting security checks, keeping a guest conversation identifier, or remembering certain interface state. Some third-party services may also set cookies or similar technologies.

Advertising and analytics providers may use cookies or comparable technologies to measure traffic, understand usage, prevent abuse, or provide advertising. Where required by law, appropriate consent or privacy controls may be presented.

Analytics And Technical Information

Like most websites, ToolGrid may receive technical information associated with requests to the site. Depending on the services enabled, this can include browser type, device characteristics, approximate location derived from an IP address, referring pages, pages viewed, and information about errors or performance.

This information is useful for security, troubleshooting, measuring site performance, understanding which parts of the site are useful, and improving the experience. We do not ask visitors to provide unnecessary personal information simply to browse the site.

Advertising

ToolGrid may display advertisements from third-party advertising partners, including Google or other advertising networks. If advertising is enabled, those providers may use cookies or other technologies to show and measure ads and to help determine which advertising is relevant to a visitor.

Advertising practices are controlled partly by the relevant provider’s systems and policies. Visitors should review the privacy information and advertising controls made available by the provider where appropriate.

Why Information May Be Used

Information may be used to provide a requested tool, maintain conversation continuity, respond to enquiries, secure the website, diagnose technical problems, prevent abuse, measure performance, improve features, operate advertising or analytics services, and meet legal obligations.

How Long Information Is Kept

Retention depends on the type of information and why it was collected. Conversation history, for example, may be kept to provide the history feature. Server and security logs may be retained for a different period. Information that is no longer needed may be deleted or anonymized where practical, subject to technical, legal, and security requirements.

Third-party Services

ToolGrid may rely on third-party services for AI processing, advertising, analytics, content delivery, file or media processing, security, or other technical functions. Those providers may process information under their own policies. When a tool requires a third party, using that feature means information necessary for the request may leave ToolGrid’s own systems.

Your Choices

You can choose not to use a feature that requires information you do not wish to submit. You can also control cookies through your browser and, where available, through consent or advertising controls presented on the site. If you have an account and the site provides account-based controls, you may also use those controls to manage information associated with your account.

Children

ToolGrid is a general-purpose website and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children for unnecessary purposes. If you believe a child has provided personal information to the site in a way that should be addressed, please contact us so that the situation can be reviewed.

Changes To This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when the site, its tools, legal requirements, or third-party services change. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the site after an update means you have had an opportunity to review the revised policy.

Contact

Questions about privacy or data handling can be sent to toolgridonline@gmail.com. Please do not include passwords or other sensitive credentials in a privacy enquiry unless they are genuinely necessary.