Privacy Policy for xylans.com

Effective Date: December 24, 2024
Last Updated: December 24, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how xylans.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use xylans.com, xylans.com, a collection of free online tools. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent and secure manner. By accessing and using xylans.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

At xylans.com, we are designed to minimize data collection. We primarily collect information to provide and improve our services.

a) Information You Provide Directly:

When you use the tools on xylans.com, you may input data (e.g., text, numbers, files) for processing. This input data is processed in real-time to provide the tool's output and is not stored on our servers after the processing is complete, unless explicitly stated for a specific tool's functionality (e.g., creating a shareable link). We do not require user accounts or registration for general use.

b) Automatically Collected Information:

When you visit xylans.com, our servers and third-party services may automatically log certain information, including:

• Log Data: Your IP address, browser type and version, pages of xylans.com that you visit, the time and date of your visit, time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our tools, such as tool selection, frequency of use, and error reports to help us debug and improve functionality.
• Device Information: Type of device, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

c) Cookies and Tracking Data:

Please see the dedicated section on Cookies and Tracking Technologies below for detailed information.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following legitimate business purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain xylans.com and its free online tools.
• To process your tool inputs and deliver the requested results in real-time.
• To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with xylans.com to understand how our tools are used and to improve user experience.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security vulnerabilities, and fraudulent activity.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

xylans.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on xylans.com. Cookies are small files stored on your device.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functionality of xylans.com, such as remembering your cookie preferences or facilitating tool operations.
• Analytics Cookies: We use third-party analytics services (like Google Analytics) to understand website traffic and tool usage patterns. These cookies help us gather data about visitor interactions anonymously.
• Performance Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use xylans.com to help us improve site performance.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept certain cookies, some portions of xylans.com may not function properly.

4. Data Security Measures

We implement reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include encryption (HTTPS/SSL) for data in transit, secure server infrastructure, and strict internal data access controls. Please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

xylans.com utilizes third-party services for specific functions, such as web hosting, analytics, and advertising. These third parties have access to your automatically collected information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Links to Other Sites: Our tools may generate links to external sites or results that include external resources. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:

• Access and Portability: Request access to or a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of certain data processing, such as analytics cookies or personalized advertising. You can often manage this through your browser settings or using opt-out links provided by our third-party partners.
• Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. xylans.com does not currently respond to these signals, but you can manage your preferences via our cookie controls or browser settings.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

7. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected log and usage data for a period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, typically for a maximum of 12 months, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. As stated, the data you input into our tools for processing is generally not stored after the session ends.

8. Children's Privacy

xylans.com is not directed at individuals under the age of 13 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from Children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. 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 at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Xylans Operations
3456 Tech Park Way, Building C
Boston, MA 02108
United States
Email: [email protected]