Privacy Policy

1. Information We Do NOT Collect (Tool Input Data)

CodeKivo is deliberately engineered around a client-side execution model. When you use our utilities—such as formatting JSON, decoding JWT tokens, hashing strings, converting timestamps, or formatting SQL:

• Your input data, payloads, credentials, source code, and query parameters are processed strictly within your local browser's memory using JavaScript and Web APIs (such as the W3C Web Crypto API).
• We do not transmit, log, store, or inspect any data you enter into our interactive tool fields on our web servers.
• You can verify this behavior independently at any time by inspecting the Network tab in your browser's Developer Tools while running any conversion or formatting action.

2. Information We Automatically Collect

When you browse CodeKivo, certain standard technical information may be automatically collected by our web hosting infrastructure and content delivery network (CDN) for operational stability, DDoS mitigation, and traffic auditing:

• Server Access Logs: Standard HTTP request data including IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, time of access, and pages visited.
• Local Storage: We use your browser's localStorage solely to remember your chosen user interface preferences (such as Light/Dark theme mode). This data is never sent to our servers.

3. Advertising & Cookies (Google AdSense Disclosure)

To maintain CodeKivo as a free resource for software engineers without paywalls or subscription fees, we may display advertisements via Google AdSense and related programmatic ad networks.

In accordance with Google's policies and applicable privacy regulations, please note the following:

• Third-Party Vendor Cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites across the Internet.
• DoubleClick & Advertising Cookies: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to CodeKivo and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Personalized Advertising Opt-Out: Users may opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Network Advertising Initiative: Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting the aboutads.info choices page or the NAI Consumer Opt-Out page.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom, we comply with Google's EU User Consent Policy by utilizing a certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) message whenever advertising cookies are served.

4. Web Analytics

We may use lightweight, aggregated web analytics services (such as Google Analytics or privacy-focused alternatives) to understand aggregate traffic volume, popular tool categories, and geographical distribution. These analytics tools collect anonymized IP addresses and device parameters. They do not correlate web visits with individual personal identities, nor do they monitor or record any user input strings.

5. Data Protection Rights (GDPR & UK GDPR)

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right of Access: The right to request copies of any personal data held about you.
• Right to Rectification & Erasure: The right to request correction of inaccurate data or deletion of personal data.
• Right to Restrict or Object to Processing: The right to restrict or object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: The right to request transfer of your data to another organization.

Because we do not require user accounts and do not store tool interaction data on our servers, we possess virtually no personal data linked to specific named individuals.

6. California Consumer Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents are entitled to specific disclosures:

• No Sale of Personal Information: CodeKivo does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information for monetary consideration.
• Right to Know & Delete: You have the right to request disclosure of personal information collected and the right to request its deletion.
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

7. Third-Party External Links

Our pages may contain links to external sites, technical documentation (e.g., IETF RFC standards, W3C specifications, MDN Web Docs), or third-party repositories. Once you leave CodeKivo, you are subject to the privacy policies of those external domains. We assume no responsibility or liability for their content, policies, or privacy practices.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational modifications, regulatory changes, or updates to our advertising arrangements. Any revisions will be published on this page with an updated "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, inquiries, or feedback regarding our Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please reach out through our Contact & Support page.