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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 26, 2026

1. Introduction

DataPad ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://datapad.dev) and use our online tools.

DataPad is a 100% client-side application. All CSV parsing, JSON formatting, file editing, and data transformation happens locally in your web browser. Your files, documents, and any data you work with are never uploaded, transmitted, or stored on our servers — because we don't have any.

2. Information We Collect

Because DataPad runs entirely in your browser, we collect minimal information:

a) Automatically Collected (via Third-Party Services)

b) Information You Voluntarily Provide

Feedback Form (Google Forms) — If you submit feedback via our feedback form, any information you include (such as your email address or description of a bug) is collected by Google Forms and used solely to respond to your submission. Feedback Form — If you contact us via our any information you provide is used solely to respond to your submission.

3. Data Storage & Processing

Your files stay on your device. Here is exactly what happens when you use a DataPad tool: CSV Editor / JSON Editor — Files you open are read entirely in your browser using JavaScript. We use the File System Access API (Chromium browsers) or standard file upload dialogs. No data is sent to any server. IndexedDB (Dexie) — If you save a document in our built-in library, it is stored locally in your browser's IndexedDB database. This data never leaves your device and can be cleared at any time via your browser settings. localStorage — We store your language preference (datapad-locale) and theme preference locally. This is not accessible to us or any third party.

4. Cookies & Google AdSense

DataPad itself does not set any cookies. However, we use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may place cookies on your browser for the following purposes:
  • To serve relevant advertisements based on your previous visits to this and other websites
  • To limit the number of times you see a particular ad
  • To measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns
    • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info. For more information about how Google uses data, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services .

    5. Third-Party Services

    DataPad uses the following third-party services:

    Service Purpose Privacy Policy
    Cloudflare Web Analytics Anonymized traffic statistics Cloudflare Privacy Policy Google AdSense Advertising Google Privacy Policy Google Forms Feedback collection
    Cloudflare Pages Website hosting

    6. Your Rights

    Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Right to Access — Request a copy of the data we hold about you (note: we hold almost none).
  • Right to Deletion — Request deletion of any data we may hold (e.g., email correspondence).
  • Right to Opt Out — Opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ads Settings (link above).
  • Right to Clear Local Data — You can clear all locally stored data (IndexedDB, localStorage) at any time through your browser's settings. This will remove any documents saved in the built-in library.
    • To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our feedback form.

    7. Children's Privacy

    DataPad does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. Our services are not directed to children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

    8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

    9. Contact

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our
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