Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 8, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Base64 Encode & Decode Tool ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your data. This Privacy Policy explains how our Base64 encoding and decoding tool operates and what information, if any, we collect.

2. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Your data never leaves your device. Our Base64 encoder and decoder runs entirely in your web browser using JavaScript. All encoding and decoding operations are performed locally on your computer or mobile device. We do not have access to, store, or transmit any of the data you encode or decode.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This includes:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Screen resolution
  • General geographic location (country/city level)
  • Referring websites

This data is collected anonymously and cannot be used to identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3.2 Advertising Data

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

3.3 Data You Process

Important: Any text, files, or data you encode or decode using our tool is processed entirely in your browser and never transmitted to our servers or any third party. We have no access to this data.

4. How We Use Information

The limited information we collect through analytics is used solely to:

  • Improve our website's functionality and user experience
  • Understand which features are most popular
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Generate anonymous usage statistics

5. Cookies and Local Storage

Our website may use cookies and browser local storage for:

  • Analytics: Google Analytics cookies to track website usage
  • Advertising: Google AdSense cookies for ad delivery
  • Preferences: Storing your language preference (if implemented)

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

7. Data Security

Since all encoding and decoding operations happen in your browser, your data is as secure as your own device. We do not store, process, or transmit any of your encoded or decoded content. However, please note:

  • Base64 encoding is NOT encryption and does not provide security
  • Do not use our tool to encode sensitive information expecting it to be secure
  • Always use proper encryption methods (like HTTPS, PGP, or AES) for sensitive data

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Users

Our website is accessible worldwide. The limited analytics data we collect may be processed in the United States or other countries where Google operates data centers. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the limited data we collect about your website usage
  • Opt out of Google Analytics tracking
  • Opt out of personalized advertising
  • Request deletion of any personal data (though we collect minimal personal data)
  • Use our service without creating an account or providing personal information

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of the service after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Do Not Track

Our website does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. However, you can opt out of Google Analytics and personalized advertising as described above.

13. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

14. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to deletion of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: We do not sell personal information.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Email: [Your Email Address]
Website: Contact Form

Summary: We respect your privacy. Your encoded/decoded data never leaves your browser. We only collect anonymous analytics to improve our service and use ads to support free access to this tool.

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