1 Who We Are
Elephast.com ("we," "us," or "our") is a free web tools platform built for Etsy sellers, digital creators, SEO beginners, developers, and influencers. Our tools run entirely in your browser — no account creation is required to use them.
By using Elephast.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you have questions, please contact us.
2 Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to operate and improve our website. We do not require you to create an account, and we do not ask for your name, email address, or payment information unless you voluntarily contact us.
The information we may collect includes:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and how you navigate the site. This is collected automatically via Google Analytics.
- Device & Browser Data: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and general geographic region (country/city level).
- Referral Data: The website or search engine that directed you to Elephast.com.
- Cookies: Small text files placed on your device by us or by third-party services (described below).
All tool processing (image editing, text generation, file conversion, etc.) happens locally in your browser. Files and text you upload or input are never sent to our servers.
3 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use Elephast.com. This service collects anonymized data such as page views, session duration, traffic sources, and general location.
Google Analytics uses cookies to track and report website traffic. The data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
- Google Analytics cookies may be stored on your device for up to 2 years.
- You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
- Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
4 Advertising & Google AdSense
Elephast.com may display advertisements served by Google AdSense and other third-party ad networks. These services use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads that may be relevant to your interests based on your browsing activity.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites on the Internet.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to Elephast.com and/or other websites.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
We do not control the cookies placed by third-party advertisers and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you interact with.
5 Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Elephast.com uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Set by Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data.
- Advertising Cookies: Set by Google AdSense and partner ad networks to serve relevant ads.
- Preference Cookies: May be used to remember your settings (e.g., theme preferences) for future visits.
Most browsers allow you to control or delete cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.
6 How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used solely to:
- Understand how our tools and pages are used so we can improve them.
- Monitor website performance, uptime, and error rates.
- Display relevant advertisements to support the free operation of this site.
- Respond to contact form submissions or support requests.
We do not use your data for email marketing, automated profiling, or any purpose beyond what is listed above.
7 Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
We may share anonymized, aggregated data (such as total page views or browser statistics) that cannot be used to identify any individual. The only third-party services that may receive data about your visit are:
- Google LLC — via Google Analytics and Google AdSense, as described above.
- GitHub Pages — our hosting provider. GitHub may log IP addresses and request metadata as part of standard server operations.
8 Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, where applicable.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of analytics tracking or personalized advertising as described in sections 3 and 4.
- Complaints: If you are in the EU/EEA, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
9 Children's Privacy
Elephast.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove it.
10 Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information associated with your use of our site. As noted above, our tools process data locally in your browser — your files and inputs are never transmitted to or stored on our servers.
No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of Elephast.com after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12 Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact form: elephast.com/contact