Privacy Policy

At Helpful Tools, your privacy is our top priority. We provide professional web tools that respect your digital sovereignty. This policy explains how we process your data and why we can guarantee that your files never leave your device.

The defining feature of Helpful Tools is our 'Local-First' architecture. Unlike traditional web services, all image processing, background removal, and editing happen entirely within your browser using technologies like WebAssembly (WASM), TensorFlow.js, and MediaPipe. Your images are never uploaded to our servers. Your data stays where it belongs: on your device.

We do not collect, store, or sell any personal data from your processed files. We do not use accounts, and we do not track your identity. The only data we store is local preference data (like your language choice or theme) directly in your browser's local storage.

We use Klaro to manage your consent preferences. We only set essential cookies required for the site to function (e.g., storing your consent choice). If you choose to allow them, we may use third-party services for monetization or analytics as detailed below.

To keep these tools free, we may display advertisements via Google AdSense or NitroPay. These services may use cookies and collect anonymous usage data to provide relevant ads. We ensure that these services are only loaded after you have provided explicit consent through our cookie banner.

Our AI tools (like the Background Remover) use pre-trained models. These models are downloaded from secure Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) and executed locally in your browser. No image data is sent to these CDNs during this process.

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access, rectify, or erase any personal data we might hold. Since we don't store your personal data or files, these rights are inherent in our design. You have full control over your local storage and cookie preferences through your browser settings and our consent manager.