Overview
MeTool (metool.online, "we", "our", or "the Site") is a free online tools platform. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect when you visit and use the Site, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
Most MeTool utilities process your files entirely in your browser — we do not upload your images, videos, or documents to our servers. As a website operator, we do collect certain visit and device information through cookies and third-party advertising and analytics services, as described below.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide
When you email us, we receive the address, message body, and any attachments you choose to send. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry.
2. Automatically Collected Technical Data
When you browse the Site, we may collect through services such as Google Analytics (GA4):
- Pages viewed, session duration, and referral source
- Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
- Browser type, operating system, and device category
- Anonymous technical parameters such as screen resolution
This data helps us understand usage and improve the product. It is not used to identify you personally.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site and our partners may use cookies, local storage, and pixel tags to:
- Remember your language and theme preferences
- Measure traffic (Google Analytics)
- Deliver and measure ads (Google AdSense)
Local Processing — Your Files Stay on Your Device
MeTool is built on client-side processing. Image compression, video editing, document conversion, 3D preview, and similar tools run on your device. Your file contents are never uploaded to MeTool servers, and we cannot access or store them.
Some tools (e.g. LAN transfer, HTML share) transmit data only when you explicitly initiate an action, using browser APIs between devices or temporary links — still without MeTool backend storage.
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics (GA4)
We use Google Analytics to understand traffic and tool usage. Google may process data under its Privacy Policy. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense
We display ads served by Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your visits to this Site and other websites. Manage preferences at Google Ads Settings, or learn more at aboutads.info.
Third-party providers maintain their own privacy policies; we encourage you to review them.
How We Use Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve MeTool features and performance
- Understand which tools are most useful to guide product development
- Display advertising to support free service operation
- Respond to inquiries, feedback, and support requests
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only when:
- Required by contracted service providers such as Google (Analytics, AdSense), limited to what they need to deliver their services
- Required by law, court order, or legitimate government request
- Necessary to protect the rights and safety of the Site, users, or the public
Data Retention
Aggregated analytics data is retained according to Google account and product settings. Emails you send are deleted within a reasonable period after your request is handled, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Data stored locally in your browser (e.g. recently used tools in localStorage) is under your control and can be removed by clearing browser data.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Know what information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain data, where permitted by law
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings
To exercise these rights, please reach us via our Contact page.
Children's Privacy
The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions? Visit our Contact page or email the address listed there.