Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to DevForge Tools ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website located at tools.binojohnson.com (the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy. DevForge is designed as a collection of client-side developer utilities that process all data locally in your web browser.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

DevForge does not collect, store, process, or transmit:

• Personal identification information (name, email, address, phone number)
• JSON data you format, validate, or beautify
• Passwords you generate using our Password Generator
• API keys you create using our API Key Generator
• Text content you compare using our Compare Tool
• Any input data entered into our tools

All tool functionality runs entirely within your browser using JavaScript. When you close the browser tab or navigate away, all data is immediately discarded.

3. Local Storage

We use browser local storage solely for:

• Theme Preference: Remembering your light/dark mode selection

This data remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

4. Google AdSense

This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC.

Google AdSense may:

• Use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites
• Collect anonymous data about your interactions with advertisements
• Use web beacons and similar technologies for ad measurement

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to DevForge and/or other sites on the Internet.

Opt-out Options:

• Visit Google Ads Settings to opt out of personalized advertising
• Visit www.aboutads.info for more opt-out options
• Use your browser's "Do Not Track" feature

5. Third-Party Services

DevForge integrates with the following third-party services:

• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements (see Section 4)
• Google Fonts: For typography (Inter, JetBrains Mono fonts)
• Hacker News API: For fetching developer news in DevPulse (public API, no authentication)
• Dev.to API: For fetching developer articles in DevPulse (public API, no authentication)
• Bootstrap Icons: For UI icons (CDN delivery)

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Dev.to Privacy Policy

6. Cookies

DevForge itself does not set cookies. However, third-party services (primarily Google AdSense) may set cookies on your device.

Types of cookies that may be used:

• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements
• Analytics Cookies: May be used by ad networks for performance measurement

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of advertisements but will not affect DevForge tools.

7. Data Security

Since we do not collect or store user data, there is no user data at risk. All processing occurs locally in your browser, providing the highest level of data security—your data never leaves your device.

8. Children's Privacy

DevForge is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Users

DevForge is accessible worldwide. Since we do not collect personal data, there are no data transfer concerns. The website is hosted on infrastructure that may be located in various countries.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Your Rights

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

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to data portability

Since DevForge does not collect or store personal data, these rights are automatically fulfilled—there is no data to access, correct, or delete.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:

• Email: binojohnson05@gmail.com
• Website: binojohnson.com