Privacy Policy for Topic Bolt

At Topic Bolt (topicbolt.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe and transparent experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data, what we collect, and how we use it all with user security and simplicity in mind.

1. Client-Side Processing Only

All data processing and calculations occur entirely within your browser using JavaScript. We do not send or store any of your input data on our servers. Your data never leaves your device unless explicitly exported by you.

2. What We Collect and Why

While we do not store your tool inputs, we may collect limited technical and analytics information to improve our service, including:

  • Your IP address, browser, and device type
  • Page interactions and usage statistics via Google Analytics and Cloudflare
  • Tool input history saved in localStorage on your device (only visible to you)

We do not collect or request personally identifiable information like names or emails unless you explicitly contact us.

3. Use of Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage for:

  • Saving your tool input locally for convenience
  • Tracking site usage with services like Google Analytics
  • Preventing spam and abuse with Cloudflare Turnstile

Cookies do not contain sensitive or session-identifying data. You can clear this information any time from your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We rely on trusted third parties to provide essential functionality and analytics:

  • Cloudflare (security and analytics)
  • Cloudflare Turnstile (anti-bot verification)
  • Google Analytics (usage analytics)
  • Google Fonts (serving web fonts)
  • Google AdSense (ads may use cookies/DART technology)

These services may collect anonymized or aggregated usage data. Please refer to their individual privacy policies for full details.

5. Data Storage & Retention

Your tool input data is stored only in your browser via localStorage and never sent to our servers. Any technical logs on our server (e.g., for analytics) are kept secure and only used to improve service performance and security.

6. Children’s Privacy

Topic Bolt does not knowingly collect any personal information from users under the age of 13. If you believe your child has submitted personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt action.

7. Your Rights

You may:

  • Clear your browser storage to erase tool input
  • Opt out of personalized ads via Google Ad Settings
  • Contact us with questions or data concerns

8. Data Security

We use secure, industry-standard technologies and services to protect our systems. That said, we do not store personal data your input is always processed locally in your browser.

9. International Visitors

Our servers are located in the United States. By using Topic Bolt, you consent to data handling practices consistent with U.S. law.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy, please reach out via email.

Effective Date: May 10, 2025