Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 30, 2024
Last Updated: December 30, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how borealy.xyz ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use borealy.xyz, borealy.xyz, a collection of free online tools. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent and secure manner. By accessing and using borealy.xyz, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

borealy.xyz is designed to provide utility with minimal data intrusion. We collect information to operate and improve our services, which falls into the following categories:

a) Information You Provide Directly

Most tools on borealy.xyz are designed for immediate use without registration. However, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

- Input data you submit into our online tools for processing (e.g., text for conversion, images for editing, data for calculations). This data is processed in real-time to provide the tool's function and is not stored longer than necessary for the operation.
- Contact information (like your email address) if you choose to contact us for support or inquiries.
- Feedback or survey responses you voluntarily submit.

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit borealy.xyz, certain information is automatically logged by our servers and third-party services:

- Log Data: This includes your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, the pages of borealy.xyz that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data. This information is used for security, analytics, and site performance monitoring.
- Usage Data: Information on how you interact with specific tools, such as tool selection and frequency of use, to understand which services are most valuable and to guide improvements.
- Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access borealy.xyz, including the device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

c) Cookies and Similar Technologies

Please see the dedicated "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" section below for detailed information.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following legitimate business purposes:

- To provide, operate, and maintain the free tools and functionalities on borealy.xyz.
- To process your tool input and deliver the requested results in real-time.
- To analyze site performance, usage trends, and tool popularity to improve the user experience, develop new tools, and fix technical issues.
- To ensure the security and integrity of borealy.xyz, including detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues, fraud, or unauthorized access.
- To respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests.
- To communicate with you about updates, changes to our policies, or other service-related information (if you have provided contact details).
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

borealy.xyz uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze service usage.

- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the basic functions of borealy.xyz, such as page navigation and access to secure areas. borealy.xyz cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Analytics/Performance Cookies: We use third-party analytics services (like Google Analytics) to collect aggregated, anonymized data on how visitors use our site. This helps us understand which tools are most useful and how to improve site structure. These cookies do not personally identify you.
- Preference Cookies: These may be used to remember your settings or preferences for specific tools (e.g., default output format, theme selection) to enhance your future visits.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept certain cookies, some portions of borealy.xyz may not function as intended.

4. Data Security Measures

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption (SSL/TLS) for data in transit, secure server infrastructure, and strict internal data access controls. Please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

borealy.xyz utilizes services from third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our service ("Service Providers"). These include:

- Hosting Providers: To host borealy.xyz and data.
- Analytics Providers: Such as Google Analytics, to monitor and analyze site traffic.
- Advertising Partners: We may display non-intrusive advertisements to support the free operation of borealy.xyz. These partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history.

These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:

- The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- The right to object to or restrict our processing of your data.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law. You can also manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. Automatically collected log data is typically retained for a short period for analysis and security purposes, after which it is aggregated or anonymized. Input data submitted into our tools is processed in real-time and is not stored after the session ends, unless necessary for debugging or improving a specific tool's algorithm (in which case it is anonymized). Contact information is retained as long as necessary to fulfill your request and for our records.

8. Children's Privacy

borealy.xyz is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from Children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. We will also provide a more prominent notice if changes are material. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of borealy.xyz after any modification to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

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

borealy.xyz
5678 Innovation Boulevard, Floor 5
Seattle, WA 98101
United States
Email: [email protected]