At Collabsource Tools (accessible via https://collabsource.org), user privacy is the foundation of our platform. This Privacy Policy explains our client-side processing architecture, data protection principles, potential future third-party advertising disclosures, and your rights under global privacy frameworks including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA.
1. Client-Side Browser Processing Architecture
Unlike traditional web utility platforms that upload files to external servers for conversion, Collabsource Tools processes your files directly within your local web browser. When you compress an image, merge PDF files, format code, or perform calculations:
- Your files and text inputs are processed locally in your browser memory via native JavaScript, HTML5 Canvas, the Web Crypto API, and WebAssembly.
- Your uploaded files are not transmitted to or stored on our servers.
- We do not have access to, inspect, or retain your images, documents, or data inputs.
2. Third-Party Advertising Disclosures
Collabsource Tools may use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, to display relevant advertisements to help support our free tools. When third-party advertising is enabled:
- Third-Party Vendor Cookies: Google and other third-party advertising vendors may use cookies or web beacons to serve ads based on prior visits to our website or other sites on the Internet.
- User Advertising Choices: Visitors can manage personalized advertising preferences or opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Additionally, users can opt out of third-party advertising cookies through the Network Advertising Initiative or Your Online Choices.
- Consent Management: For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland, any future advertising implementation will utilize a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) integrated with the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) to collect valid user consent.
3. Cookies and Local Storage
Collabsource Tools uses standard browser localStorage strictly to save your preferred visual theme (Light / Dark mode) and your cookie banner acknowledgment. These local values remain entirely on your device and are never sent to our servers.
4. Server Log Files
Like virtually all standard web hosting services, our hosting infrastructure automatically collects standard, non-personally identifiable server log data (such as browser type, operating system, referring URL, time stamp, and general geographic region). These logs are used solely for website maintenance, security auditing, and server reliability monitoring.
5. Medical and Health Information Disclaimer
Our online calculation utilities, including the Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator, are strictly informational screening tools based on statistical standards published by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These calculators do not constitute clinical medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please refer to our Disclaimer for further details.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions, clarifications, or feedback regarding our privacy practices or data policies, please reach out directly at:
Email: info@collabsource.org