Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 10, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how SabTools.in ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal data when you visit or use our website located at https://sabtools.in. This policy is drafted in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of India and Google AdSense program policies.

By accessing or using SabTools.in, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the website immediately.

1. Data Controller

SabTools.in is owned and operated by Rakesh Seervi, an individual based in India. For the purposes of the DPDP Act 2023, Rakesh Seervi is the Data Fiduciary responsible for the processing of your personal data through this website.

• Website: SabTools.in
• Operator: Rakesh Seervi
• Country: India
• Contact Email: contact@sabtools.in

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect different types of personal data depending on how you interact with our website. The majority of tools on SabTools.in operate entirely within your browser, meaning the data you input into tools is processed locally on your device and is never transmitted to our servers. However, we do collect certain data as outlined below.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is provided voluntarily and used solely for sending periodic updates, new tool announcements, and relevant content.
• Contact Form Submissions: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the message content you provide. This information is used exclusively to respond to your inquiry or feedback.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Google Analytics (GA4) Data: We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymised usage data including page views, session duration, bounce rate, approximate geographic location (city/country level), device type, browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and referral sources. GA4 uses first-party cookies to distinguish unique users and sessions.
• Google AdSense Data: Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve personalised advertisements based on your browsing history across websites. This may include data such as your IP address, browser information, and ad interaction data (clicks, impressions). Google may also use device identifiers for interest-based advertising.
• Google Tag Manager: We use Google Tag Manager to manage analytics and advertising tags on the website. Google Tag Manager itself does not collect personal data but facilitates the deployment of tags that may collect data as described above.
• Server Logs (Vercel): Our hosting provider, Vercel, may automatically collect server access logs that include your IP address, browser user agent, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps. These logs are used for security monitoring and performance optimisation.
• localStorage Data:We use your browser's localStorage to save tool preferences, settings, and recent calculations locally on your device. This data is never transmitted to our servers and remains entirely under your control. You can clear localStorage at any time through your browser settings.

2.3 Data We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect passwords, financial information, government-issued identification numbers, biometric data, or any sensitive personal data as defined under the DPDP Act 2023. The data you input into our browser-based tools (calculations, text conversions, file operations) is processed entirely on your device and is never sent to or stored on our servers.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Under DPDP Act 2023

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, we process your personal data on the following lawful bases:

• Consent (Section 6): We obtain your explicit consent before collecting personal data for newsletter subscriptions, contact form submissions, and the use of non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising). You may withdraw your consent at any time, and such withdrawal shall not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal.
• Legitimate Uses (Section 7): Certain data processing activities are carried out for legitimate uses as permitted under the DPDP Act, including the operation and security of our website, prevention of fraud, and compliance with applicable laws.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the personal data collected for the following specific purposes:

4.1 Website Analytics

Data collected through Google Analytics (GA4) is used to understand how visitors interact with our website, identify popular tools and pages, monitor website performance, diagnose technical issues, and improve user experience. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymised wherever possible.

4.2 Advertising

Google AdSense uses cookies to display relevant advertisements on our website. Ad revenue supports the continued development and maintenance of free tools on SabTools.in. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or by using the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

4.3 Newsletter Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is used to send periodic updates about new tools, feature announcements, tips, and relevant content. We do not share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes. Every newsletter email includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom.

4.4 Contact Form Responses

Information submitted through the contact form is used solely to respond to your queries, feedback, or support requests. We do not use contact form data for marketing purposes unless you have separately opted in to receive communications.

4.5 Website Operation and Security

Server logs and technical data collected by our hosting provider (Vercel) are used to ensure the security, stability, and performance of the website, detect and prevent abuse or unauthorised access, and troubleshoot technical issues.

5. Third-Party Data Processors

We engage the following third-party service providers who may process your personal data on our behalf. Each processor is bound by their own privacy policies and data protection commitments:

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party. Data is shared with the above processors only to the extent necessary to provide the services described in this policy.

6. Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. We use cookies and similar technologies on SabTools.in for the purposes described below. By continuing to use our website after accepting our cookie consent notice, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this section.

6.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, security, and accessibility. Essential cookies do not collect personal data and cannot be disabled without affecting the functionality of the website.

• Session management cookies
• Cookie consent preference storage
• Security-related cookies (CSRF protection)

6.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics / GA4)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymised information about pages visited, time spent on the site, and navigation patterns. Analytics cookies are placed by Google Analytics (GA4) and include:

• _ga: Used to distinguish unique users. Expires after 2 years.
• _ga_*: Used to maintain session state. Expires after 2 years.

6.3 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

Google AdSense places cookies on your device to serve personalised advertisements based on your interests and browsing behaviour across websites. These cookies may include:

• IDE: Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report ad interactions. Expires after 1 year.
• DSID: Used to identify a signed-in user for ad personalisation. Expires after 2 weeks.
• NID: Used to store user preferences and ad customisation. Expires after 6 months.
• 1P_JAR: Used for advertising purposes and website analytics. Expires after 1 month.

6.4 localStorage (Browser Storage)

We use your browser's localStorage (not cookies) to store tool preferences, saved settings, recent calculation history, and theme preferences locally on your device. This data is never sent to our servers, is not shared with any third party, and remains entirely under your control. You can clear localStorage at any time via your browser settings (typically under "Clear site data" or "Clear browsing data").

6.5 Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Disabling analytics or advertising cookies will not impact your ability to use our tools. You can also manage Google ad personalisation at https://adssettings.google.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. The specific retention periods are as follows:

• Newsletter Email Addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe. Upon unsubscription, your email address is deleted from our mailing list within 30 days.
• Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 12 months from the date of submission, after which they are permanently deleted.
• Google Analytics Data: Data retention in GA4 is configured to 14 months. After this period, user-level and event-level data is automatically deleted by Google.
• Google AdSense Data: Managed and retained by Google in accordance with their data retention policies. Advertising cookies expire as indicated in Section 6.3 above.
• Server Logs (Vercel): Retained for up to 30 days for security and performance monitoring, after which they are automatically purged.
• localStorage Data: Remains on your device until you manually clear it through your browser settings. We have no access to or control over this data.

8. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act 2023

As a Data Principal under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right to Access (Section 11): You have the right to obtain a summary of your personal data that is being processed by us, along with information about the processing activities undertaken.
• Right to Correction (Section 12): You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or misleading personal data, and the completion of incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure (Section 12): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or when you withdraw your consent.
• Right to Data Portability: Where technically feasible, you may request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Withdraw Consent (Section 6): You have the right to withdraw your consent for data processing at any time. To withdraw consent for newsletter communications, use the unsubscribe link in any email. For other data processing activities, contact us at contact@sabtools.in. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
• Right to Grievance Redressal (Section 13): You have the right to file a complaint with our Grievance Officer (details in Section 10 below) if you believe your data has been processed in violation of the DPDP Act. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to the Data Protection Board of India.
• Right to Nominate (Section 14): You have the right to nominate another individual to exercise your rights under this policy in the event of your death or incapacity.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@sabtools.in. We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt. We may request verification of your identity before processing your request.

9. Newsletter Subscription and Unsubscribe Process

When you subscribe to our newsletter, you provide your email address through an explicit opt-in mechanism (subscription form). We use this email address solely for sending you updates about new tools, features, tips, and relevant content related to SabTools.in.

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by:

• Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link included at the bottom of every newsletter email.
• Sending an email to contact@sabtools.in with the subject line "Unsubscribe" from the email address you wish to remove.

Upon unsubscription, your email address will be removed from our mailing list within 30 days. You will not receive any further communications from us unless you re-subscribe.

10. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the DPDP Act 2023, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address any concerns or complaints you may have regarding the processing of your personal data. The details of the Grievance Officer are as follows:

If you are not satisfied with the resolution provided by our Grievance Officer, you may file a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India as established under the DPDP Act 2023.

11. Children's Privacy

SabTools.in is a general-purpose utility website and does not knowingly target or collect personal data from children under the age of 18. In accordance with the DPDP Act 2023, the processing of personal data of children (individuals under 18 years of age) requires verifiable consent from a parent or lawful guardian.

We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal data from children under 18 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 18 without appropriate consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such data from our records.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal data to us, please contact us at contact@sabtools.in so that we can take appropriate action.

12. International Data Transfers

SabTools.in is hosted on Vercel, which operates servers in multiple countries. Additionally, the third-party services we use (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Google Tag Manager) are operated by Google LLC, a company headquartered in the United States. As a result, your personal data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries outside India, including the United States and other jurisdictions where Google and Vercel maintain data centres.

In accordance with the DPDP Act 2023, we ensure that such transfers are made only to countries or territories not restricted by the Central Government of India. The third-party processors we engage maintain appropriate data protection standards and safeguards, including compliance with their respective privacy policies and applicable data protection regulations.

By using SabTools.in, you consent to the transfer of your data outside India as described in this section, subject to the protections outlined in this Privacy Policy.

13. Security Measures

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our website is encrypted using TLS/SSL (HTTPS) protocol.
• Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on Vercel, a platform that employs industry-standard security practices including DDoS protection, automated security patching, and secure infrastructure.
• Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only and is protected by secure authentication mechanisms.
• Client-Side Processing: The vast majority of our tools process data entirely within your browser, ensuring that sensitive information never leaves your device.
• Regular Reviews: We periodically review our data collection, storage, and processing practices to ensure they remain aligned with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
• Reasonable Security Safeguards (Section 8): In compliance with Section 8 of the DPDP Act 2023, we implement reasonable security safeguards to prevent personal data breaches. In the event of a data breach, we will notify the Data Protection Board of India and affected Data Principals as required under the Act.

While we strive to protect your personal data, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to taking all reasonable steps to safeguard your data.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
• Post the revised Privacy Policy on this page at https://sabtools.in/privacy.
• For significant changes that materially affect how we process your personal data, we will provide a prominent notice on our website or notify you via email (if you are a newsletter subscriber).

Your continued use of SabTools.in after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

15. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, services, or resources that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on our site.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us through any of the following means:

• Email: contact@sabtools.in
• Contact Form: https://sabtools.in/contact
• Website: https://sabtools.in