Introduction
KDP Tools ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit kdptools.site.
Information We Collect
- Usage Data: Pages visited, browser type, operating system, IP address (anonymised), referring URL, and time on page — collected automatically.
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and message content submitted via our contact form.
- Cookies & Tracking: Used for website functionality, analytics, and advertising (see Cookies section below).
We do not require registration and do not collect payment information.
How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain our website and tools
- Improve user experience and performance
- Respond to contact form submissions
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Analyse traffic via Google Analytics
- Comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we process personal data under these legal bases:
- Legitimate Interests: Operating and improving our website.
- Consent: Advertising and analytics cookies — accepted or declined via our cookie banner.
- Contract Performance: Responding to contact form submissions.
Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies to serve personalised ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You may opt out at Google Ads Settings or AboutAds.info.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand visitor behaviour. Data is anonymised and aggregated. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
Cookies
A cookie consent banner is shown on your first visit. Cookie types we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (e.g., storing your cookie preference). Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics — requires consent.
- Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense — requires consent.
You can withdraw consent at any time via your browser settings or by clearing cookies. Withdrawing consent does not affect prior processing.
Data Retention
- Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months, then permanently deleted.
- Server access logs: Retained for up to 30 days.
- Analytics data: Retained per Google's standard policies (default 26 months).
International Data Transfers
Google services (Analytics, AdSense) may transfer data to the United States. Google LLC participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Restrict Processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time via our cookie banner or by contacting us.
To exercise any right, contact us. We will respond within 30 days. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Data Security
We use HTTPS encryption, security headers, and access controls to protect your data. However, no internet transmission method is 100% secure.
Third-Party Links
Our site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided data, please contact us for immediate deletion.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted here with an updated date. We encourage periodic review.
Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your data rights, please use our contact form.