Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TextSorter ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website located at https://textsorter.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you visit our website, utilize our browser-based utilities, or interact with our services.

2. What We Do NOT Collect (Zero-Data Guarantee)

Unlike legacy online utilities, TextSorter executes computational operations (such as list sorting, regex evaluation, JSON formatting, duplicate line removal, and hash generation) using client-side JavaScript, Web Workers, and WebAssembly within your browser:

• No Text Logging: We do not log, capture, transmit, or retain any plain text or structured data you input.
• No Account Required: We do not require registration, passwords, or personal credentials.
• No File Uploads: When you drag and drop a file into TextSorter, the browser reads the file locally via the HTML5 File API without uploading it over the network.

3. Information We Collect Automatically

When you access our Service, certain non-personally identifiable technical information may be collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure and analytics providers:

• Browser and Device Data: Operating system, browser type, device category, screen resolution, and language settings.
• Usage Metrics: Pages viewed, referring URLs, time spent per page, and general navigation flow (anonymized).
• IP Address: Standard server access logs receive IP addresses strictly for routing, security, and DDoS mitigation. IP addresses are truncated or anonymized in our analytics reporting.

4. Advertising & Google AdSense Disclosure

We partner with third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense, to serve advertisements when you visit our website. These companies may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to TextSorter or other websites across the Internet:

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google My Ad Center.
• Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Page.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

TextSorter uses cookies and browser LocalStorage for essential functional and analytical purposes:

• LocalStorage: We store user preferences (e.g., Light/Dark theme mode, custom delimiter settings, and cookie consent state) directly in your browser. This data never leaves your device.
• Analytical Cookies: We utilize privacy-friendly analytics (such as Vercel Analytics) which do not track individual identities or create cross-site behavioral profiles.
• Advertising Cookies: Placed by Google AdSense and third-party advertising partners as described in Section 4.

6. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

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

• The right to access, rectify, or erase any personal data held about you.
• The right to restrict or object to certain processing activities.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw cookie consent at any time through our Cookie Preferences banner.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents are entitled to know what categories of personal information we collect, the business purpose for collection, and the right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. We do not sell your personal data. To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@textsorter.com.

8. Children's Online Privacy (COPPA)

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our data protection team:

Email: hello@textsorter.com
Website: https://textsorter.com/contact