Privacy Policy
TextLoom is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Text You Enter Into the Tools
All text processing on TextLoom (word counting, character counting, text transformation, etc.) happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to our servers, never stored, and never transmitted to any third party by us. We have no access to what you type or paste into any TextLoom tool.
1.2 Contact Form Submissions
When you submit the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
1.3 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit TextLoom, our hosting provider and analytics services may automatically collect:
- Your IP address (anonymized where technically possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL (the site that linked you to us)
- Date and time of visit
This data is used in aggregate to understand how the site is used and to improve our tools and content. It is not used to identify individual users.
2. Cookies
TextLoom uses the following categories of cookies. See our full Cookie Policy for details.
- Essential cookies: Store your dark mode preference (
tl-theme) and cookie consent choice (tl-cookie-consent) in browser localStorage. These are strictly necessary for the site to function as you expect. - Analytics cookies: If you accept optional cookies, we may use Google Analytics to measure page views and user behaviour in aggregate. This data is anonymized.
- Advertising cookies: TextLoom displays ads served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out via Google Ads Settings. We have no access to any data collected by Google for advertising purposes.
3. Google AdSense Disclosure
TextLoom participates in the Google AdSense advertising programme. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
4. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve the tools on TextLoom
- To respond to contact form inquiries
- To understand aggregate usage patterns and improve site performance
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your data with third parties except as described in this policy (analytics providers, ad networks, and hosting providers) or as required by law.
5. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months, after which they are permanently deleted. Analytics data is retained in accordance with our analytics provider's data retention policy (typically 14 months for Google Analytics). Essential cookie data (dark mode preference, consent status) is stored in your own browser's localStorage and can be cleared by you at any time.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to object: Object to processing of your data for direct marketing or analytics.
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing localStorage.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the Contact page with "Privacy Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Children's Privacy
TextLoom is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect when changes were made. Continued use of TextLoom after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us via the Contact page.