Privacy Policy for zenforge.top

Effective Date: January 05, 2025
Last Updated: January 05, 2025

Welcome to zenforge.top ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate zenforge.top zenforge.top, a collection of free online tools. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy document describes the types of information that is collected and recorded by zenforge.top and how we use it. By using zenforge.top, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

zenforge.top is designed to provide useful tools with minimal data collection. We collect information to provide and improve our services, primarily through automated means when you interact with our site.

a) Automatically Collected Information (Log Data)

Like most website operators, zenforge.top collects non-personally-identifying information that web browsers and servers typically make available. This may include:

• Browser Type & Version: The type of web browser you use (e.g., Chrome, Safari).
• Device Information: Type of device, operating system, and screen resolution.
• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address, which may indicate your general geographic location (city/country level).
• Referring Site: zenforge.top that referred you to zenforge.top (e.g., a search engine).
• Pages Visited & Time Stamps: The pages you visit on zenforge.top, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages.
• Clickstream Data: Your navigation path through our collection of tools.

This Log Data is used for internal analysis to improve site functionality and user experience.

b) Information You Voluntarily Provide

zenforge.top's tools are designed to process data locally where possible. However, certain tools may require you to input data (e.g., text, code, images) for processing. This data is:

• Processed in real-time to provide the tool's output.
• Not stored persistently on our servers after the processing is complete, unless explicitly stated for a specific tool.
• Not used for any purpose other than providing the immediate functionality of the tool you are using.

We do not require account creation or collect personal identifiers like your name, email address, or payment information, as zenforge.top is a free service.

c) Cookies and Similar Technologies

Please see the dedicated section below for detailed information.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain zenforge.top and ensure its security, stability, and performance.
• To analyze trends and gather broad demographic information to understand how visitors use our collection of tools, helping us improve tool relevance and site layout.
• To prevent abuse and fraud, such as identifying malicious bot traffic or attempts to disrupt our services.
• To provide and improve the functionality of individual tools, ensuring they work correctly across different browsers and devices.
• To comply with legal obligations where required.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We do not use your data for targeted advertising or marketing campaigns.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

zenforge.top uses "Cookies" and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functions and security of zenforge.top. They do not collect personal information.
• Analytics Cookies: We use a privacy-focused analytics service (e.g., self-hosted or minimal-log) to understand aggregate usage patterns. These cookies help us count visits and traffic sources.
• Preference Cookies: May be used to remember your settings for specific tools (e.g., preferred output format, theme selection), storing this information locally in your browser.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some features of zenforge.top may not function properly.

4. Data Security Measures

We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of the limited data we hold. These include the use of HTTPS/SSL encryption for all communications with our site, regular security reviews, and secure server infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

zenforge.top may utilize third-party services for specific functions:

• Analytics Providers: To analyze site usage (configured to anonymize IP addresses where possible).
• Hosting Services: Our servers are managed by a third-party cloud hosting provider.
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): To serve static files efficiently.

These third parties have access to Log Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. We recommend you review the privacy policies of any third-party services you may encounter via links or embedded content on zenforge.top.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information:

• Access & Knowledge: You have the right to know what data we collect, as outlined in this policy.
• Do Not Track (DNT): Our analytics systems are designed to respect browser DNT signals.
• Cookie Controls: You can control cookie settings through your web browser.
• Data Processing in Tools: You control the data you input into our tools. You are not required to provide it.

To exercise any relevant rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Data Retention

We retain Log Data (e.g., IP addresses, access times) for a limited period necessary for security, analytics, and operational purposes, typically not exceeding 30 days, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Data voluntarily input into our tools for processing is not stored after the session ends, unless otherwise indicated for a specific tool.

8. Children's Privacy

zenforge.top is not directed at individuals under the age of 13 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from Children. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Child has provided us with any data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected data from Children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of zenforge.top after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, the data practices of zenforge.top, or wish to exercise your rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Email: [email protected]
Postal Address:
zenforge.top
4321 Cloud Boulevard, Suite 180
Chicago, IL 60601
United States