Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 27, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At CiteTools, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our citation converter and other academic tools.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Citation data you enter (stored locally in your browser)
  • Email address (only if you choose to subscribe to our newsletter)

Information Collected Automatically

  • Anonymous usage analytics (pages visited, features used)
  • Technical information (browser type, device type)

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve our citation generation services
  • To save your citation history locally on your device
  • To send you updates about our tools (only if you opt-in)
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience

Data Storage and Security

Your citation history is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. We do not store your citations on our servers unless you explicitly choose to create an account (feature coming soon).

Third-Party Services

We use privacy-focused analytics tools that do not track personal information. We do not sell or share your data with third parties.

Your Rights

  • Clear your local citation history at any time
  • Opt-out of analytics using standard browser settings
  • Request deletion of any data we may have about you

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at privacy@citetools.io