Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to White Owl (“we,” “us,” or “our”). At White Owl, privacy isn’t an afterthought — it’s a core principle. Our tools are designed so you can use them without fear of your data being stored, sold, or misused.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe, secure, and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website (the “Website”) and its tools, including Formatters & Beautifiers, Minifiers & Compressors, Encoders & Decoders, Generators, Converters, Validators & Linters, Security & Cryptography tools, and Regex Tools (collectively, the “Services”).

All tool inputs (e.g., code, text, or files) are processed temporarily in memory or on secure servers and are not retained after output is generated, unless otherwise stated.

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Contact Information: If you contact us via email or other communication methods, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.

2. Non-Personal Information

We collect non-personal information automatically when you use our Services, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website, such as pages visited, tools used, and time spent on the Website.
• Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to manage user preferences, including consent cookies to comply with applicable data protection laws. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool.

3. Data Processed by Tools

Our Services allow you to input data (e.g., code, text, or files) into tools such as JSON Formatter, CSS Minifier, or QR Code Generator. This data is processed temporarily on our secure cloud servers to provide the requested functionality and is not stored permanently unless explicitly stated.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our Services, such as formatting, encoding, or generating outputs based on your inputs.
• To analyze Website usage and improve functionality and user experience.
• To respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect the security of our Website.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Store your preferences and settings (e.g., cookie consent preferences).
• Analyze Website performance and user behavior via analytics tools.

Upon visiting our Website, you will be prompted to accept or decline cookies through our consent cookie mechanism. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings on our Website. Essential cookies required for the Website's functionality cannot be disabled.

Our Website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers.

Third-Party Services

We may share your information with third-party service providers to operate our Website and Services, including:

• Analytics Providers: To track and analyze Website usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Cloud Hosting Providers: To securely host and process data on our cloud servers.
• Advertising Partners: If we use Google AdSense or similar ad networks, they may collect information through cookies or other technologies for the purpose of displaying relevant ads. These partners are governed by their own privacy policies.

These third parties are bound by their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including hosting our Website on secure cloud servers with encryption and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are prohibited from engaging in activities that compromise the security of our Website, including but not limited to:

• Attempting to access, modify, or clone our code, systems, or data.
• Engaging in unauthorized scanning, testing, or exploitation of our Services.
• Distributing malware or conducting denial-of-service attacks.

Any such activities may result in immediate termination of your access and legal action.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Data processed by our tools (e.g., code or text inputs) is not stored permanently and is deleted after processing unless otherwise specified.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of non-essential cookies.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@whiteowl.io. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.

International Data Transfers

Our Website is hosted on secure cloud servers that may be located outside your country of residence. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these servers, which are subject to strict security and data protection measures.

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately to request its deletion.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a revised "Last Updated" date.

This Privacy Policy is always available at whiteowl.io/privacy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@whiteowl.io.