Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority. Here's how we protect your data.

Last updated: January 2024

TL;DR - The Short Version

We don't collect your code or data. All processing happens in your browser. We use minimal analytics only to improve our tools. No accounts, no tracking, no data selling.

1. What Data We DON'T Collect

Unlike many online tools, DevForge is designed with privacy at its core:

  • Your Code: All code you format, test, or process stays in your browser. It never leaves your device.
  • Personal Information: We don't require accounts, emails, or any personal details to use our tools.
  • Usage Data: We don't track what you format, test, or decode. Your work is your own.

2. What Data We MAY Collect

To improve our service, we may collect minimal, anonymized information:

  • Analytics: Basic page visit counts to understand which tools are most useful.
  • Error Reports: Anonymous error logs to fix bugs and improve reliability.
  • Performance Metrics: Page load times to optimize speed.

This data cannot be used to identify you personally.

3. Cookies

DevForge uses minimal cookies:

  • Preference Cookies: To remember your settings (like dark mode) between visits.
  • Analytics Cookies: If you consent to analytics, anonymous usage tracking.

We do not use advertising cookies or share cookie data with third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: For anonymous usage statistics (you can opt-out).
  • Google AdSense: For displaying non-intrusive advertisements to support the site.
  • Cloudflare: For content delivery and security.

These services have their own privacy policies that govern their data practices.

5. Local Storage

Our tools may use your browser's local storage to:

  • Save your preferences and settings
  • Cache tool configurations for faster loading
  • Store recent work for your convenience (stays on your device only)

You can clear this data anytime through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

Since we don't collect your code or personal data, there's nothing sensitive to protect on our servers. Your data security is ensured by:

  • HTTPS encryption for all connections
  • Client-side processing (your data never leaves your browser)
  • No data storage on our servers

7. Children's Privacy

DevForge is intended for professional developers. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. We'll notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, for major changes, through a notice on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: