PA Tools ("Company" or "Service") values your privacy and complies with privacy protection laws.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Automatically Collected Information
The following information may be automatically collected during service use:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
- Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent, click records
- Cookies: Language settings, user preferences
1.2 Newsletter Subscription
When subscribing to our newsletter, we collect:
- Required: Email address
- Optional: Interest categories
1.3 When Using Tools
Our online tools run locally in your browser, and uploaded files are not transmitted to our servers. All processing occurs on your device.
2. Purpose of Use
Collected personal information is used only for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: Content delivery, feature improvements
- Communication: Newsletter delivery, announcements
- Service Improvement: Statistical analysis, user experience enhancement
- Legal Obligations: Legal compliance, dispute resolution
3. Retention and Use Period
- Newsletter Subscription Information: Until unsubscribed
- Automatically Collected Information: 1 year after collection
- Legal Retention: Period specified by relevant laws
4. Third-Party Disclosure
In principle, the Company does not provide users' personal information to third parties. However, exceptions include:
- When user consent is obtained
- When required by law
- When requested for investigation purposes according to procedures and methods defined by law
5. Destruction of Personal Information
When the retention period expires or the processing purpose is achieved, information is destroyed without delay:
- Electronic Files: Permanently deleted by irreversible methods
- Paper Documents: Shredded or incinerated
6. User Rights
Users can exercise the following rights:
- Access: Request to view personal information
- Correction: Request correction of incorrect information
- Deletion: Request deletion of personal information
- Processing Suspension: Request suspension of personal information processing
7. Use of Cookies
7.1 What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store in your browser.
7.2 Purpose of Use
- Save language settings
- Remember user preferences
- Website usage statistics
7.3 Cookie Rejection
You can reject cookies in your browser settings, but some features may be limited.
8. Privacy Officer
For inquiries regarding privacy protection, please contact:
- Contact: Privacy Team
- Email: privacy@patools.com
- Support: hello@patools.com
9. Privacy Policy Changes
This Privacy Policy may be modified according to changes in laws or services. Changes will be announced through the website.
10. Protection of Children's Information
The Company does not collect personal information from children under 14 years of age.
11. Additional Information
The Company takes the following security measures to safely manage users' personal information:
- Personal information encryption
- Anti-hacking system operation
- Access permission management
- Security program installation and updates
12. Contact
If you have any questions regarding privacy protection, please feel free to contact us.
Effective Date: October 7, 2025