Privacy Policy
We built GeekToolz to be genuinely useful — not to harvest your data. This page explains exactly what information we collect, why, and what we do with it. We've written it in plain English, not legalese.
Last updated: May 31, 2026
⚡ The short version
- Most tools run entirely in your browser — your files never leave your device.
- We collect anonymous analytics (page views, country, device type) — no personal info, no cookies from us.
- Files sent for server-side processing (Word↔PDF, BG Remover, PDF Compress) are deleted immediately after the response is sent.
- We never sell your data to anyone, ever.
- The only tool that stores anything is the Link Shortener — it stores the URL and click count.
1. Which tools process data in your browser
The following tools run 100% client-side. No data is ever sent to our servers. Everything happens locally on your device:
🔒 = Runs entirely in your browser. Zero data transmitted to any server.
2. Which tools send data to our server
The following tools require server-side processing. Files are transmitted securely and deleted immediately after the response is returned to you — they are never stored, logged, or shared:
☁️ Word ↔ PDF Converter
Your document is sent to our Railway server, converted using LibreOffice, returned to you, then deleted.
☁️ PDF Compressor
Your PDF is sent directly from your browser to our Railway server, compressed using Ghostscript, returned, then deleted.
☁️ Background Remover
Your image is sent to Replicate's AI API for background removal. Replicate's privacy policy applies to this processing.
3. The Link Shortener — stored data
The Link Shortener is the only tool that permanently stores data. When you shorten a URL, we store:
- The original URL you submitted
- The generated short code
- The number of times the link has been clicked
We do not store your IP address, browser, or any other identifying information alongside the link. This data is stored in a PostgreSQL database hosted on Railway.
4. Analytics — what we see about visitors
We use Vercel Analytics to understand how people use GeekToolz. It collects:
It does not collect:
Vercel Analytics is privacy-friendly and cookie-free on our end. You can read more at vercel.com/docs/analytics/privacy-policy.
5. Advertising — Google AdSense
GeekToolz displays ads served by Google AdSense (publisher ID: ca-pub-6441772021237103) to keep the site free. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history.
You can opt out of personalized ads at any time through Google's Ad Settings.
For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
6. Third-party services we use
Vercel
Website hosting and anonymous analytics
Railway
Server-side file processing (Word↔PDF, PDF Compress)
Replicate
AI background removal
Google Fonts
Typography — Syne and DM Sans fonts loaded from Google
Google AdSense
Advertising
open.er-api.com
Live currency exchange rates (no personal data sent)
7. Cookies
GeekToolz itself does not set any cookies. We don't use session cookies, tracking cookies, or any persistent storage on your device.
Google AdSense may set cookies for ad personalization. You can manage or disable these through your browser settings or via Google's Ad Settings.
8. Children's privacy
GeekToolz is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Data retention
Since we collect almost no personal data, there is very little to retain:
- Uploaded files — deleted immediately after processing. No copies are kept.
- Shortened links — stored indefinitely unless you request deletion.
- Analytics data — retained by Vercel per their data retention policies.
10. Your rights
Because we don't collect personal data, most data protection rights (access, correction, deletion) are not applicable. However:
- You can request deletion of any shortened link you created by contacting us.
- You can opt out of Google personalized ads at any time.
- If you are in the EU/EEA, you have rights under GDPR. Contact us if you have any concerns.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of GeekToolz after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We won't make any significant changes without making them obvious.
12. Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your data, please reach out:
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.