Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to NetworkToolz ("we", "our", or "us"). We operate the website networktoolz.com, which provides free network and security diagnostic tools. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Domain names, IP addresses, or URLs you enter into our tools
• Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
• Any information submitted via our contact form

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring URLs
• Device type (desktop/mobile)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and operate our network diagnostic tools
• Process and return tool results to you
• Send newsletter updates if you have subscribed
• Improve our website and tools
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns
• Detect and prevent abuse or misuse of our tools
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use Cloudflare Web Analytics for privacy-focused, cookie-free analytics that does not track individuals across sites. We may also use essential cookies for session management and security purposes.

Third-party services embedded on our site (such as advertising networks) may set their own cookies. Please refer to those services' privacy policies for more information.

5. Tool Data Processing

When you use our network tools, you submit data such as domain names, IP addresses, or URLs. This data is:

• Processed in real-time to return diagnostic results
• Temporarily cached (up to 10 minutes) in Redis to improve performance
• Never sold to third parties
• Not linked to your personal identity

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Cloudflare — CDN, DDoS protection, and analytics
• Google AdSense — Advertising (may use cookies)
• Impact.com — Affiliate marketing tracking
• SendGrid — Email newsletter delivery

Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.

7. Affiliate Links

NetworkToolz participates in affiliate programs. Some links on this site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. This is at no extra cost to you. We only recommend services we believe are genuinely useful to our users.

8. Data Retention

We retain tool query data in cache for up to 10 minutes. Server access logs are retained for up to 30 days for security purposes. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of newsletter communications at any time
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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