Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Utilitiz ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, use, and disclosure when you use our JSON utility tools at https://utilitiz.com/.

Data Controller: Utilitiz is responsible for the processing of your personal data as described in this policy.

2. Client-Side Processing - No Data Collection

Important: All JSON processing (cleaning, splitting, and merging) happens entirely in your web browser. Your JSON data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers or any third-party services. We do not collect, store, or have access to any JSON files or data you process using our tools.

Key privacy features:

• 100% client-side processing using JavaScript
• No file uploads to servers
• No data storage or logging of your JSON content
• Your data remains completely private and under your control

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our JSON utility tools. If you contact us through our contact form or email, we may collect:

• Name (if provided)
• Email address
• Message content

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected through cookies and similar technologies:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referral source

This information is collected only if you consent to analytics and/or advertising cookies through our cookie consent banner.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and, with your consent, for analytics and advertising purposes. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through Google's Consent Management Platform. When you visit our site from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, a consent dialog will appear. You can modify your preferences at any time by clicking the consent icon displayed by Google's CMP.

4.1 Cookie Categories

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They remember your cookie consent preferences.

• cc_cookie - Stores your cookie consent preferences (365 days)

Analytics Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymized usage data.

• _ga - Google Analytics user identification (2 years)
• _gid - Google Analytics session identification (24 hours)
• _gat - Google Analytics request throttling (1 minute)

Advertising Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)

These cookies are used by Google AdSense to serve personalized advertisements based on your interests.

• __gads - Google AdSense ad delivery and tracking (13 months)
• __gpi - Google AdSense ad personalization (13 months)
• _gcl_* - Google conversion tracking (90 days)

5. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-3314941508067279) to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.

Key points about advertising:

• Google uses cookies to serve personalized ads based on your interests (only with your consent)
• You can opt out of personalized advertising by declining advertising cookies in our cookie consent banner
• You can also visit Google Ads Settings to manage your ad personalization preferences
• Learn more about Google's privacy practices at Google Privacy Policy

6. Google Consent Mode

We implement Google Consent Mode to ensure that Google services (AdSense, Analytics) respect your cookie preferences. By default, all tracking and advertising features are disabled until you explicitly consent through our cookie banner. Your consent choices are communicated to Google services to ensure compliance with your preferences.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services on our website:

7.1 Google AdSense

Purpose: Display advertisements
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

7.2 Google Analytics 4

Purpose: Website analytics and usage statistics
Measurement ID: G-8EGDR4RVNX
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

7.3 Google Consent Management Platform (CMP)

Purpose: Cookie consent management (GDPR/TCF 2.2 compliance)
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Note: Google's CMP is automatically integrated with AdSense and displays consent banners to users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland.

8. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website functionality
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To display advertisements (with your consent)
• To analyze website usage and improve our services (with your consent)
• To comply with legal obligations

9. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Google (AdSense, Consent Mode) processes data on our behalf, subject to your consent
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

10. Your Privacy Rights

10.1 GDPR Rights (European Economic Area)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request access to your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect lawfulness of prior processing)
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local supervisory authority

10.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, or shared
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

11. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie consent is managed through Google's Consent Management Platform (CMP), which is automatically integrated with our AdSense implementation. When you first visit our website, you'll see a consent banner where you can manage your preferences.

Key features of Google's CMP:

• Compliant with TCF 2.2 (Transparency and Consent Framework) for European privacy regulations
• Automatically updates Google Consent Mode based on your choices
• Displays to users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland
• Your consent choices are saved and remembered across browsing sessions

To modify your consent preferences, look for the consent icon that Google's CMP displays on the website, or clear your browser cookies to trigger the consent banner again on your next visit.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

13. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted and operated in France (LWS hosting). If you access our website from outside the European Economic Area, your information may be transferred to and processed in the EEA. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

Google services (AdSense) may process data in the United States and other countries. Google complies with applicable data protection frameworks for international transfers.

15. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Cookie Consent Preferences: 365 days
• Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics retention settings (if implemented)
• Contact Inquiries: Retained until the inquiry is resolved and for a reasonable period thereafter
• JSON Processing Data: Not retained (all processing is client-side)

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Material changes will be communicated through a notice on our website or by other means as required by law.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Website: https://utilitiz.com/
• Email: contact@utilitiz.com

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days as required by GDPR.