Privacy Policy

1. Information We May Collect

When you visit UtilityPorts, our web server automatically collects standard technical information as part of normal internet operation. This may include:

• •IP address — used to route web traffic and protect against abuse
• •Browser type and version — for compatibility and analytics
• •Device type and operating system — to understand how visitors access the Site
• •Pages visited and referrer URL — to understand traffic patterns
• •Date and time of your visit — standard server log data

Input data you paste into tools is processed server-side and immediately discarded. We do not store, log, or retain any content you submit to our tools.

2. Cookies

UtilityPorts uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use them in the following ways:

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings.

3. Third-Party Advertising & Google DoubleClick

UtilityPorts uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites on the internet.

Personalised advertising: Google may use information (not including your name, address, email address, or phone number) about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. This is commonly known as interest-based or personalised advertising.

We have no control over the cookies placed by Google or other third-party advertisers. You can opt out of personalised ads at AboutAds.info.

4. Analytics & Performance Monitoring

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage data — including page views, session length, traffic sources, and device types. This helps us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it. Google Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors.

Our servers also maintain standard access logs for security purposes, which may include IP addresses and request timestamps. These logs are retained for a limited period and are not used for marketing.

5. How We Use Information

• •To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its tools
• •To understand how visitors navigate and use our tools
• •To detect and prevent abuse, security threats, and unauthorised access
• •To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• •To respond to inquiries submitted via the Contact page

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

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or rent personal data. We share data only with trusted service providers who assist in operating the Site (such as hosting providers, analytics platforms, and advertising networks), strictly for those operational purposes and subject to confidentiality obligations.

Google AdSense, Google Analytics, and any other third-party services integrated into the Site have their own privacy policies which govern their use of data. We encourage you to review them:

• Google Privacy Policy
• How Google uses data in advertising

7. External Links Disclaimer

The Site may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites linked from UtilityPorts.

8. Children's Privacy

UtilityPorts 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 provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete such data.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your country or region, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of information we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to all requests within a reasonable timeframe.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR. If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.