Who We Are
ToolsBrief (https://toolsbrief.org) is an independent tools review and blog platform. We publish honest reviews, comparisons, and guides to help readers find the right digital tools for their needs. For privacy-related inquiries, you can contact us through our website.
What Data We Collect
We do not collect personal information such as names or email addresses directly. However, when you visit our site, certain data may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of your visit, and referring URLs. This data is collected through Google Analytics and standard server logs.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data using cookies. This data is processed by Google and is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies to function properly and to support analytics. These include session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (such as Google Analytics tracking cookies). You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the site.
Comments
If you leave a comment on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check whether you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Pages on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitter). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited those websites directly. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue. Server log data is typically retained for a limited period for security and diagnostic purposes.
Your Rights Over Your Data
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any data we hold about you. EU/EEA residents have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the website and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Analytics data is sent to Google Analytics servers. No other personal data is transferred to third parties by us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Effective date: April 2026