Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 5, 2025
Introduction
At Vicro Tools, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://vicrotools.com (the "Website") or use any of our online tools.
We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
While Vicro Tools is operated from Germany, this privacy policy is designed to comply with relevant US laws and regulations regarding online privacy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect information that you provide directly to us when you:
- Contact us through our website
- Subscribe to newsletters or updates
- Participate in surveys or feedback forms
This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent on pages)
- Referral source
We collect this information using cookies and similar technologies.
Processing of Your Files and Data
Most of our tools process data (documents, files, text) directly in your browser. This means:
- Files and data you upload or input are processed locally on your device
- Your data is not uploaded to our servers unless explicitly stated
- We cannot access, view, or store the content you process with our tools
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing, maintaining, and improving our Website and services
- Responding to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitoring and analyzing trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Website
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues
- Complying with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
Our Website uses the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our site, rather than your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with personally identifiable information. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to our site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.
- Advertising: We display advertisements on our website which may use cookies to make the advertising relevant to you and your interests. These cookies may be used by us and our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, although this may affect how our website functions. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
US Privacy Rights
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know - You can request information about the personal information we've collected about you, including categories of information, purposes of collection, categories of sources, and categories of third parties we've shared it with.
- Right to Delete - You can request deletion of personal information we've collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out - You can opt-out of the sale of your personal information, although we do not currently sell personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination - We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
Nevada Privacy Rights
Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of certain "covered information" collected by operators of websites or online services. We currently do not sell covered information, as defined in Nevada law.
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.
Vicro Tools complies with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and does not collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information from our servers.
Ad Statistics Tracking
Vicro Tools implements ad statistics tracking to monitor impressions, clicks, and other engagement metrics for advertisements displayed on our website. This tracking:
- Records when advertisements are displayed (impressions) and clicked
- Collects non-personal information such as the tool page being visited, the ad placement location, and timestamps
- Uses this data to improve ad relevancy and user experience
- May be used for reporting purposes to demonstrate ad effectiveness
You can manage your preferences for this type of tracking through our Cookie Notice. For more information about our ad partners and their privacy practices, please review their privacy policies.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to object to processing of your personal information
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
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.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Or visit our Contact Us page.