Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 20, 2025
Introduction
At THEJORD, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to GDPR compliance and transparency in all our data practices.
Our Privacy-First Approach
THEJORD is built with privacy as a core principle:
- All developer tools process data 100% client-side in your browser
- Tool data never leaves your device or reaches our servers
- No user accounts or personal data storage required
- Minimal analytics with IP anonymization enabled
Information We Collect
Analytics Data (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our site. The following information is collected with IP anonymization enabled:
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- Browser type and version
- Device type and screen resolution
- Anonymized IP address (last octet removed)
- Referrer URL (where you came from)
- General geographic location (country/region level only)
Tool Usage Data
Our developer tools (JSON formatter, Base64 encoder, regex tester, etc.) process all data entirely in your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit any data you input into these tools.
Cookies We Use
We use minimal cookies for essential functionality:
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
_ga- Distinguishes users (expires: 2 years)_ga_*- Maintains session state (expires: 2 years)
Preference Cookies
cookie_consent- Stores your cookie preferences (expires: 1 year)
How We Use Your Information
The limited data we collect is used exclusively for:
- Understanding which pages and tools are most popular
- Improving user experience based on usage patterns
- Identifying and fixing technical issues
- Analyzing traffic sources to guide content creation
We never sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request data transfer in a machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to data processing for specific purposes
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for analytics at any time
How to Opt Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking in several ways:
- Use the cookie consent banner to disable analytics cookies
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on - Google Analytics Opt-out
- Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
- Use browser extensions that block analytics scripts
- Browse in private/incognito mode
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- HTTPS encryption for all connections
- HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) enabled
- Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
- Regular security audits and updates
- IP anonymization in Google Analytics
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Google Analytics 4
For website analytics with IP anonymization enabled. View Google's privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.
International Data Transfers
Analytics data may be processed by Google in countries outside the EU/EEA. Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and provides appropriate safeguards for data protection.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be prominently announced on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights:
Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, our legal basis for processing your data is:
- Legitimate Interest: For analytics to improve our service
- Consent: For optional analytics cookies (via cookie consent banner)
You can withdraw consent at any time through the cookie consent banner or by contacting us.