Your data never leaves your browser.
CloudUtils is built on one principle: tool inputs are none of our business. Every tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type or paste is ever sent to our servers.
Effective date: March 2026 · Last updated: March 2026
The short version
CloudUtils does not store, transmit, or retain any data you enter into its tools. All processing happens entirely within your browser. Nothing you type or paste ever reaches our servers.
1. Introduction
CloudUtils is a free web-based platform at cloudutils.io that provides developer and general-purpose utility tools. This policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and your rights. By using cloudutils.io you agree to this policy.
2. What we collect
| Data type | Collected? | By whom | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tool input data (JSON, strings, code, etc.) | Never | N/A | All processing is client-side only |
| Personal information (name, email) | Never | N/A | No accounts exist on the platform |
| Payment information | Never | N/A | CloudUtils is free — no payments processed |
| Pages visited | Yes (anonymous) | Google Analytics 4 | Product improvement |
| Tools used and frequency | Yes (anonymous) | Google Analytics 4 | Feature planning |
| Approximate country / region | Yes (anonymous) | Google Analytics 4 | Audience distribution |
| Browser and device type | Yes (anonymous) | Google Analytics 4 | Compatibility testing |
| Ad impressions and clicks | Yes (anonymous) | Google AdSense | Ad delivery and optimisation |
| IP address | Partial (truncated) | Google Analytics 4 | Geographic analysis only |
3. Google Analytics
3.1 What Google Analytics collects
- Pages viewed and navigation paths
- Time spent on pages
- Referring websites or search terms
- Device, browser, and operating system information
- Approximate geographic location (city/country level)
3.2 How this data is used
- Understanding which tools are most popular
- Optimising website performance and loading times
- Identifying technical issues or browser compatibility problems
- Planning new features based on usage patterns
3.3 Opting out
You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Opting out of analytics does not affect your ability to use any of the tools on CloudUtils.
| Cookie | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users via a randomly generated client identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Persists GA4 session state across pages | 2 years |
| _gid | Daily unique user identifier | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate to GA servers | 1 minute |
4. Advertising
4.1 How CloudUtils is funded
CloudUtils is a free platform funded by Google AdSense display advertisements. This allows us to keep the tools free for everyone without requiring accounts or payments.
4.2 Personalised advertising
Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. CloudUtils passes no tool input data to Google AdSense. Ads are served based on general browsing behavior as determined by Google.
4.3 Controlling personalised ads
- Manage ad settings at adssettings.google.com
- Opt out of third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalised advertising at optout.aboutads.info
- Use browser extensions that block tracking or advertisements
- Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
4.4 What CloudUtils does not do
- CloudUtils does not sell your data to third parties
- We do not build individual user profiles
- We do not perform retargeting based on tool usage
- No pop-up ads, no interstitials, and no auto-play video ads
Advertising on CloudUtils is limited to non-intrusive display formats. No pop-ups. No interstitials. No auto-play video. Maximum 3 ad units per page.
6. Third-party services
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Privacy policy URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Google LLC | Anonymous usage analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google AdSense | Google LLC | Display advertising | policies.google.com/privacy |
| AWS | Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Hosting, CDN, DNS, DDoS protection | aws.amazon.com/privacy/ |
7. Data retention
| Data type | Retention | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tool input data | Not retained | Never transmitted; no server-side record exists |
| Google Analytics event data | Up to 14 months | Anonymous aggregate only |
| Google AdSense data | Per Google's policies | Governed by Google, not CloudUtils |
| Server access logs (AWS) | Up to 30 days | Request metadata only, not content |
8. Your rights
8.1 GDPR (EU / UK)
Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, as well as the right to data portability and the right to object to processing. Our legal basis for processing analytics is legitimate interest to improve our service, and consent for personalised advertising.
Note that since CloudUtils does not store personal data (no accounts, no names, no emails), these rights primarily apply to data held by our third-party processors like Google. You have the right to withdraw consent for advertising at any time.
8.2 CCPA (California)
CloudUtils does not "sell" personal information. California residents have the right to request information about the collection and use of their personal data. Given our architecture, we hold no identifiable data to provide, but you may contact us for any clarifications.
8.3 Other jurisdictions
We apply a privacy-by-architecture approach globally. By ensuring tool data never leaves your browser, we aim to provide the highest standard of privacy regardless of your local regulations.
9. Children's privacy
CloudUtils is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal data from any user regardless of age. If you are a parent or guardian and have concerns, please contact us.
10. International users
CloudUtils is globally accessible. Anonymous analytics and advertising data may be processed on servers located in the United States and other countries where Google operates. Google is a certified participant in applicable data transfer frameworks.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of the page will be revised accordingly. Significant changes will be accompanied by a 30-day notice on our homepage. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Our commitment: CloudUtils will never introduce server-side collection or storage of tool input data without explicit, opt-in consent from the user.
12. Contact
Website
cloudutils.io/contactResponse commitment: 5 business days for general queries; 30 days for GDPR requests; 45 days for CCPA requests.
Quick reference
Does CloudUtils store what I type?
No. All processing is client-side.
Do I need an account?
No. Every tool is free with no signup.
Does CloudUtils know who I am?
No. There is no mechanism to identify individual users.
Does CloudUtils track my activity?
Yes, anonymously via Google Analytics.
Does CloudUtils show ads?
Yes, non-intrusive display ads via Google AdSense.
Are ads personalised?
Google may personalise ads. You can opt out via Google Ad Settings.
Can I opt out of analytics?
Yes, via the GA opt-out add-on or browser settings.
Is my data shared with third parties?
Only anonymous aggregate analytics. Tool inputs are never shared.
GDPR compliant?
Yes. No personal data is stored by CloudUtils.
Questions?