Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kitrix ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website and tools at kitrix.com (the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Tool Usage Data: When you use our tools (Word Counter, JSON Formatter, etc.), all processing happens entirely in your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit the data you input into our tools. Your data never leaves your device.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our Service:

• Analytics Data: We use Vercel Analytics and Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics such as page views, session duration, and general geographic location (country/region level only).
• Technical Data: Browser type, device type, operating system, IP address (anonymized), and referral source.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies to maintain site functionality and analytics cookies to understand how you use our Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain the Service: Deliver the tools and features you request.
• Improve our Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience and develop new features.
• Monitor performance: Detect and fix technical issues, prevent abuse, and ensure security.
• Comply with legal obligations: Respond to legal requests and prevent illegal activities.

4. Data Storage and Security

Client-Side Processing: All tool processing happens in your browser. The data you enter into our tools (text, JSON, colors, etc.) is processed locally on your device and is never sent to our servers.

Analytics Data: Anonymous analytics data is stored by our third-party analytics providers (Vercel and Google Analytics) in accordance with their privacy policies.

Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption, security headers, and regular security audits.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Vercel Analytics: For website performance monitoring and anonymous usage statistics.
• Google Analytics: For anonymous usage analytics and understanding user behavior.
• Vercel Hosting: Our hosting provider that may collect server logs and technical data.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them:

• Vercel Privacy Policy: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
• Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., dark mode preference).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Service (Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Service.

7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

If you are in the European Union or California, you have the following rights:

• 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 personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in the Contact Us section.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@kitrix.com
• Website: https://kitrix.com