Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 21, 2026

At HT99 Tools ("we", "us", "our"), accessible from https://ht99.icu, your privacy is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy document explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use our contact form or email us, you may provide:

• Your name and email address (so we can reply to you)
• The content of your message
• Any other information you choose to share

We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any marketing list. We do not sell or rent your contact information.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit:

• IP address and approximate location (country/city level)
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, referring URL, time spent on pages
• Device information (screen size, language preference)

This information is used in aggregate for analytics, security, and to improve the website. It is not used to identify you personally.

1.3 Information NOT Collected

Important: Our tools are designed to run client-side (in your browser) wherever possible. This means:

• Inputs you type into our tools (e.g., the numbers you enter into a loan calculator) are processed in your browser and are not sent to or stored on our server.
• We do not store the contents of your calculations.
• We do not require accounts, sign-ups, or login to use any tool.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled in our system.

• Session cookies (for CSRF protection and security)
• Cookie consent preference (to remember whether you accepted or declined cookies)

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. This includes:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Traffic source (referrer)
• Geographic region (country/city)
• Browser and device information

2.3 Advertising Cookies

We display ads through Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this and other websites.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You may also opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

2.4 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You may accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for our domain.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain and improve our website and tools
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze usage trends and user behavior in aggregate
• Detect, prevent and address technical issues, fraud or security concerns
• Comply with legal obligations
• Display relevant advertising (only with your consent)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal information under the following lawful bases:

• Consent — for cookies, analytics, and advertising (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR)
• Legitimate Interests — for security, fraud prevention, and basic site operation (Article 6(1)(f))
• Contractual Necessity — when you contact us and we reply to fulfill your request (Article 6(1)(b))

5. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

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

• Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data
• Right to restrict processing — request that we limit our use of your data
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object — to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent — at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@ht99.icu. We will respond within 30 days.

California Residents (CCPA): We do not sell your personal information. California residents may exercise their rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act by emailing us at the address above.

6. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months for quality assurance and reply tracking. After this period, the data is permanently deleted. Aggregate analytics data is anonymized and retained indefinitely. Cookie data is retained according to the consent you provided (typically up to 13 months for advertising cookies).

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• HTTPS / SSL encryption on all pages
• Server-side input validation and CSRF protection on all forms
• Regular security review of our codebase
• Limited access to backend systems

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information as described in their respective privacy policies:

• Google AdSense — for displaying ads. Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics — for usage analytics. Privacy Policy
• Google Fonts — for typography. Privacy Policy
• Tailwind CSS CDN — for styling
• Your web host / CDN — for serving pages

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@ht99.icu and we will promptly delete it.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. Where required, we use appropriate legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure appropriate protection of your data during international transfers.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals because there is no consensus on what DNT means or requires. We will update this policy if and when the standard is finalized.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Material changes will be notified via a prominent notice on our homepage for at least 30 days.

13. Contacting Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: contact@ht99.icu
Website: https://ht99.icu
Contact form: https://ht99.icu/contact.php