Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 25, 2025

Welcome to Online Text Lab. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and disclosed when you use our Service. By using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Definitions

• Company (referred to as "We", "Us", or "Our") refers to Online Text Lab.
• Service means the Online Text Lab website, accessible from https://onlinetextlab.com.
• You means the individual using our Service.
• Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable person.
• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically when using the Service (see Section 3).

2. How Our Tools Work

All of our text-processing tools (e.g., word counters, random number generators, encoders/decoders) are designed to run entirely in your browser.We do not transmit, store, or permanently save the text or numbers you enter.Any inputs remain on your own device unless you explicitly copy or export them.

3. Data We Collect

We do not collect your tool inputs. However, like most websites, we collectUsage Data to help us maintain and improve the Service. Usage Data may include:

• Your device’s IP address (may be anonymized via Google Analytics settings)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited, time/date of visit, and time spent on pages
• Unique device identifiers and diagnostic data

4. Cookies, Local Storage, and Tracking

Local Storage

Our Service uses browser Local Storage to remember your settings and tool history (e.g., last used text, ranges, or preferences). This data never leaves your device. You can clear it anytime by clearing your browser’s site data.

Cookies & Third-Party Tracking

We may use cookies and tracking technologies for ads and analytics. Specifically:

• Google Analytics 4 (GA4): for traffic measurement, user interactions, and usage trends. GA4 may collect anonymized IP data and usage statistics. You can opt out by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
• Google AdSense: to display advertisements. AdSense and its partners may use cookies to personalize ads based on your interests and past browsing behavior. You can opt out of personalized ads at the Google Ads Settings page.

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services (e.g., Google AdSense and Google Analytics). Their collection and use of your data is governed by their privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Ads & Cookies Policy

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws such as GDPR (Europe) or CCPA (California). These rights may include:

• The right to access and receive a copy of your personal data
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data
• The right to opt out of personalized ads and analytics tracking
• The right to withdraw consent at any time (by clearing cookies or changing browser settings)

To exercise these rights, adjust your browser or device privacy settings, or follow Google’s opt-out options above. We do not sell your personal data.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 13. If you are a parent/guardian and believe your child has provided us with data, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. Links to External Sites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of any third-party sites.

9. Disclaimer / Developer Liability

Online Text Lab is provided “as is.” While we design tools to be safe, secure, and privacy-friendly,we cannot guarantee absolute security against third-party tracking, ad networks, or external analytics providers. By using this Service, you acknowledge that advertisements and analytics are served by third parties, and your interactions with them are subject to their policies. As developers, we do not assume liability for any misuse of third-party technologies beyond our control.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:[email protected]