Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last Updated: January 25, 2025
Introduction
CrossTarget Tools ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website crosstargetmedia.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our online developer tools.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This policy applies to all information collected through our website, tools, and services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
Contact Form Data: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, subject selection, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and provide customer support.
Tool Usage Data: When you use our tools (password generator, hash generator, Base64 encoder/decoder, URL encoder/decoder), we may collect anonymous usage statistics including tool type, settings used, and timestamp. We do not store the actual content you process through our tools.
Information Collected Automatically
Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This includes information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other usage statistics.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. This includes both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by our service providers).
Server Logs: Our web servers automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, access times, and requested pages for security and performance monitoring purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our developer tools and website functionality
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send important service-related communications
- Analytics and Improvement: To analyze website usage patterns, understand user preferences, and improve our services
- Security: To monitor for security threats, prevent fraud, and protect our users and services
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and measure advertising effectiveness
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
Google Services
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. For more information about Google Analytics' privacy practices, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and other tracking technologies to serve personalized ads based on your interests. You can learn more about Google's advertising practices and opt-out options at How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
Email Services
We use SMTP email services to process and respond to contact form submissions. Your contact information is transmitted securely and used only for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
Data Sharing Limitations
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except as described in this privacy policy. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services
- When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- In connection with a business transfer or merger (with prior notice)
- With your explicit consent
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure and access controls
- Regular security monitoring and updates
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Secure data storage and backup procedures
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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 or permitted by law:
- Contact Form Data: Retained for up to 2 years for customer support purposes
- Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics retention settings (typically 26 months)
- Server Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and performance monitoring
- Tool Usage Statistics: Anonymous usage data may be retained indefinitely for service improvement
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
Cookie Management
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Advertising Choices
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page.
International Data Transfers
Our website and services may be accessed from around the world. If you are visiting from outside the Netherlands, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the Netherlands and other countries where our service providers operate.
We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the information provided below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
- Providing prominent notice on our website
- Sending email notification for significant changes (if we have your email address)
Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing personal information includes:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
- Legitimate Interests: For analytics, security, and service improvement purposes
- Contract Performance: To provide the services you request
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing.