Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
ForexTools ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us via email or contact forms
- Subscribe to newsletters (if available)
- Create an account (future feature)
- Participate in surveys or feedback
This information may include:
- Name and email address
- Communication preferences
- Any information you choose to provide
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use our Website, we automatically collect:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent
- Device Information: Operating system, device type
- Usage Data: How you interact with our tools and calculators
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party services, such as:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising partners (if applicable)
- Social media platforms (if you interact with us)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our services - Operate our calculators and tools
- Improve user experience - Analyze usage patterns to enhance functionality
- Communicate with you - Respond to inquiries and provide support
- Monitor and analyze trends - Understand how users interact with our tools
- Prevent fraud and abuse - Protect the security of our services
- Comply with legal obligations - Meet regulatory requirements
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for basic website functionality | Session |
| Preference Cookies | Remember your settings and preferences | 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Track usage patterns for improvement | 2 years |
| LocalStorage | Store cached exchange rates and history | Until cleared |
3.2 Managing Cookies
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Website.
4. Third-Party Services
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our services ("Service Providers"), including:
- exchangerate.host: Provides live exchange rate data (no personal data shared)
- Google Analytics: Analyzes website traffic (anonymized data)
- Cloudflare: Provides security and performance optimization
These third parties have access to your information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
5. Data Storage and Security
5.1 Local Storage
We use your browser's localStorage to cache exchange rates and store your conversion history. This data:
- Remains on your device
- Is not transmitted to our servers
- Can be cleared by you at any time
5.2 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- LocalStorage data: Until you clear your browser cache
- Contact form submissions: 1 year
- Analytics data: 26 months
7. Your Privacy Rights
7.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. We aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your personal information.
You have the right to:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Restriction: Limit processing of your data
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Object: Object to our processing of your data
7.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
Note: We do not sell your personal information.
7.3 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@forextools.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@forextools.com
- Website: https://propxem.com/tools/
- Address: 123 Financial District, New York, NY 10005
- Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
12. Data Protection Officer
We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee our compliance with data protection laws:
- Name: John Smith
- Email: dpo@forextools.com
- Address: 123 Financial District, New York, NY 10005