Privacy Policy

1. Architecture & Privacy Philosophy

ShiftTools ("we", "us", "our") operates the web workspace at swifttools.pages.dev. Unlike conventional cloud utility websites that upload your files to remote servers for processing, ShiftTools is built on a local-first architecture.

When you use ShiftTools, your browser executes the underlying JavaScript, WebAssembly (WASM), and WebRTC binaries directly on your computer's CPU and GPU. Your files never touch a cloud server.

2. Detailed Tool-by-Tool Privacy Breakdown

Here is specifically how each micro-tool handles data during execution:

• Swiftdrop (P2P File Transfer): Transfers files directly between devices using WebRTC encrypted peer-to-peer data channels. A lightweight signaling server is used solely for browser handshake (SDP exchange). File payload data never touches or stays on any server.
• Chatter (Encrypted P2P Chat): Messages are encrypted end-to-end and stored exclusively in transient browser RAM. Closing the tab immediately destroys all conversation history. No chat logs exist on any server.
• Background Remover: Segments image backgrounds using local ONNX neural network models loaded directly into your browser's WebAssembly memory. No image data is uploaded.
• Image Resizer & Watermark Tool: Processes images using HTML5 2D Canvas rendering locally on your device.
• Video Converter & Audio Converter: Utilizes client-side FFmpeg WebAssembly and Web Audio API threads to transcode media files inside your browser memory space.
• PDF Signer & PKI Validator: Renders PDF pages, embeds signatures, and audits PKI digital certificates (.pfx/.p12) completely in local memory. Sensitive legal documents remain on your disk.
• QR Generator: Renders vector SVG/PNG QR codes locally without tracking parameters or server redirects.
• Crypto Live Charts: Connects directly to public market WebSockets for price tickers. No trading history or personal data is collected.

3. Data We Do Not Collect

Because processing occurs on your device, ShiftTools does not collect or store:

• Your uploaded files, images, videos, audio clips, or PDF documents
• Your name, email address, phone number, or payment details
• Your IP address, browser fingerprint, or usage history
• User accounts or authentication tokens — ShiftTools requires zero signup

4. Infrastructure & Third-Party Hosting

ShiftTools is hosted statically on Cloudflare Pages. When your browser requests static HTML/JS assets, Cloudflare may generate standard edge web access logs (IP address, user-agent, timestamp) necessary to deliver content and defend against DDoS attacks. This network logging is governed by Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies & Local Storage

ShiftTools does not use tracking cookies, advertising trackers, or web analytics scripts (such as Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel).

Some tools utilize your browser's localStorage API strictly to preserve user settings (e.g., dark mode toggle or last-selected converter preferences) across visits. This data stays 100% on your device.

6. GDPR & CCPA Compliance

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), individuals have rights regarding personal data processing. Because ShiftTools does not collect, store, sell, or process any personal data, we fulfill all privacy compliance mandates by design.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or our local-first security model, please reach out through our Contact Page.