Privacy Policy

1. About UTILIAx

UTILIAx (accessible at utiliax.com and utiliax.io) provides free, browser-based utility tools including dead pixel tests, screen tools, timers, and more. Our tools are designed to be fast, simple, and privacy-respecting.

Key points:

• No account or registration required
• All tools run entirely in your browser
• No sensitive personal data is collected
• Static website with minimal server-side processing

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit UTILIAx, we may automatically collect:

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, referral source
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
• IP address: Used for analytics and security purposes

This information is collected through analytics services and is used to improve our tools and user experience.

2.2 Information You Provide

We only collect information you voluntarily provide, such as when you contact us via email. We do not require registration or personal accounts to use any of our tools.

2.3 Local Storage

Some of our tools use your browser's local storage to save preferences (such as your preferred language or tool settings). This data:

• Stays on your device and is never transmitted to our servers
• Can be cleared at any time through your browser settings
• Is used solely to improve your experience

3. Cookies and Tracking

3.1 Essential Cookies

We may use essential cookies for basic site functionality, such as remembering your language preference.

3.2 Analytics

We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics or Cloudflare Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. These services may collect:

• Anonymized usage statistics
• General geographic location (country/region level)
• Device and browser information

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3.3 Advertising Cookies

UTILIAx displays advertisements through third-party ad networks (such as Media.net and Google AdSense). These networks may use cookies to:

• Serve relevant advertisements based on your interests
• Limit how often you see an ad
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

You can manage your ad preferences through:

• Google Ads Settings
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out

4. Third-Party Services

UTILIAx uses the following third-party services:

4.1 Advertising Networks

• Media.net: Contextual advertising
• Google AdSense: Display advertising

These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.

4.2 Affiliate Programs

Some links on UTILIAx may be affiliate links (such as Amazon Associates). When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals.

4.3 Hosting and CDN

Our website is hosted on static hosting services (such as Netlify, Vercel, or Cloudflare Pages) which may collect access logs for security and performance purposes.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our tools and services
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Display relevant advertisements to support the site
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers: Analytics, hosting, and advertising partners as described above
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

7. Your Rights

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

7.1 Access and Portability

You can request information about what data we have collected about you.

7.2 Deletion

You can request deletion of any personal data we may have. Since we collect minimal data, this typically involves clearing your browser's local storage and cookies.

7.3 Opt-Out

You can opt out of:

• Analytics: Use browser extensions or privacy settings
• Personalized ads: Use the opt-out links provided above
• Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies

7.4 Do Not Track

We respect "Do Not Track" browser signals where technically feasible.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Since our tools run locally in your browser and we collect minimal data, security risks are significantly reduced.

9. Children's Privacy

UTILIAx is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Users

UTILIAx is accessible worldwide. By using our site, you consent to the transfer and processing of information in accordance with this policy.

10.1 GDPR (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation including:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

10.2 CCPA (California Users)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: hello@utiliax.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.