Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GodiKit ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. We emphasize that most data processing on GodiKit occurs locally in your browser, meaning we have minimal access to your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account or contact us, you may provide:

• Email address (for account registration and communication)
• Username and password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)
• Any information you voluntarily include in communications with us

2.2 Information Processed Locally

The following data is processed entirely within your browser and is never transmitted to our servers:

• Text, URLs, JSON, or other content you input for encoding/decoding
• Passwords or secrets you process through our apps
• Hash values, tokens, or other data you generate
• Any data you paste, type, or upload to our apps

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• To send important service announcements and updates
• To maintain the security and integrity of our Service
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• To display relevant advertisements through third-party networks

4. Local Processing - Your Data Stays With You

A core feature of GodiKit is that all app operations are performed locally in your browser using JavaScript. This means:

• Your input data is never sent to our servers
• We have no access to the data you process
• Your data is never stored on our servers
• Your data is never logged, monitored, or archived
• Data is immediately discarded when you close or refresh the page

We cannot see, collect, or use any content you process through our apps. This architecture provides you with maximum privacy and security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies that are necessary for the proper functioning of our website:

• Authentication tokens (to maintain your logged-in session)
• Security tokens (to protect against CSRF attacks)
• Language preferences (to remember your selected language)

5.2 Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use our website. This data is aggregated and anonymous, helping us identify popular features and areas for improvement. Analytics may collect:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Browser type and device information
• General geographic location (country/region level)

5.3 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain functionality of our website.

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Google AdSense

We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Provide personalized advertising recommendations

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information about how Google uses data, visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

6.2 Other Third-Party Services

Our website may include links to external websites or embed content from third-party platforms. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

7. Data Storage and Security

7.1 Account Data

If you create an account, we store the following information securely:

• Email address
• Username
• Password (hashed using secure algorithms, never stored in plain text)
• Account creation and last login timestamps

7.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Regular security assessments and updates

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Account data: Retained until you delete your account or request removal
• Tool input data: Never stored on our servers (processed locally)
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized, retained for up to 26 months

9. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Opt-out: Opt out of personalized advertising

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

10. 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 inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside your country of residence, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. Changes to This 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 this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending an email notification to registered users for significant changes

Your continued use of our services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]

We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.