Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Matters

At HTMLEscape, we believe your code and data belong to you. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our service.

Data Processing

All text processing happens locally in your browser. When you encode or decode HTML:

• Your input is processed entirely on your device using JavaScript
• No data is sent to our servers or any third parties
• Your code never leaves your browser
• We cannot see, access, or store your content

What We Collect

We collect minimal, anonymous usage data to improve the service:

• Anonymous Analytics: Page views, tool usage, and error rates (no personal information)
• Technical Data: Browser type, device type, and screen resolution
• Performance Metrics: Load times and tool performance

We use privacy-friendly analytics that don't track individuals or use cookies for tracking.

What We Don't Collect

• Your HTML, text, or any content you process
• Personal information (name, email, etc.) unless you contact us
• IP addresses or unique identifiers
• Browsing history outside our site
• Location data

Cookies

We use minimal cookies only for essential functionality:

• Theme preference: Remembers your dark/light theme choice
• Settings: Saves your encoding format preferences

These cookies are stored locally and never sent to servers. You can clear them anytime through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services:

• Cloudflare Pages: Website hosting and CDN (minimal logs, GDPR compliant)
• Analytics: Privacy-friendly analytics service (no personal data collection)
• Advertising (optional): If ads are enabled, Google AdSense may use cookies (see their privacy policy)

API Usage

If you use our API:

• We log API requests for rate limiting and abuse prevention
• We store API keys (encrypted) for authentication
• We may store aggregated usage statistics
• We do not store the content you process through the API

Data Security

We implement security measures to protect our service:

• HTTPS encryption for all connections
• Regular security updates
• Minimal data collection = minimal risk

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Use the service without providing personal information
• Clear your browser data and cookies anytime
• Request deletion of any account data (if applicable)
• Opt out of analytics (use browser Do Not Track settings)

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

Questions about our privacy practices? Contact us at: privacy@htmlescape.com