๐Ÿ”’ Privacy Policy

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Overview

Thinker Toolbox is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.

The short version: Your calculator inputs stay in your browser and are never sent to any server. We use Google AdSense for advertising, which may set cookies for personalised ads. You can accept or reject personalised advertising using the cookie banner on any page.

Data We Collect

Calculator & Tool Inputs

All calculations run entirely in your browser. The numbers you type into mortgage, salary, pension, loan, savings, and other calculators never leave your device. We do not collect, store, or transmit your financial data, personal details, or any other information you enter into our tools.

PDF Reports

Some calculators can generate PDF reports. These are created entirely within your browser using JavaScript. The report data is not sent to any server โ€” the PDF file is generated locally and downloaded directly to your device.

Word Puzzle Data

The word puzzle solvers (Crossword, Anagram, Wordle, Scrabble) use a built-in dictionary of over 168,000 words. All searches run locally in your browser. We do not track which words you search for.

Cookies & Advertising

Essential Cookies

We use a small number of essential cookies:

  • Dark mode preference โ€” remembers whether you prefer light or dark mode (stored in localStorage).
  • Cookie consent choice โ€” remembers whether you accepted or rejected personalised ads.
  • Service Worker cache โ€” enables offline functionality by caching tool pages and data for use without an internet connection.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may set cookies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing history across websites. You can control this:

  • Use the cookie banner on our site to accept or reject personalised advertising.
  • Visit Google Ad Settings to manage your ad preferences globally.
  • Visit Google's advertising policies for more information on how Google uses cookies for ads.

Third-Party CDN

We load Tailwind CSS and Alpine.js from jsDelivr CDN. These services may set their own cookies for caching and analytics. We do not control these cookies.

Offline Functionality

Thinker Toolbox uses a Service Worker to cache pages and data so that tools work offline. This cache is stored locally on your device and is not accessible to us. You can clear this cache by clearing your browser's site data for thinkertoolbox.com.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Analytics data is anonymised where possible. Analytics cookies are only set if you accept personalised advertising via the cookie banner. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access โ€” request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification โ€” request correction of any inaccurate personal data.
  • Erasure โ€” request deletion of any personal data we hold about you.
  • Restriction โ€” request that we limit processing of your personal data.
  • Objection โ€” object to processing of your personal data.
  • Data portability โ€” receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Since we do not collect personal data through our tools, most of these rights are limited to any data collected through Google AdSense cookies. To exercise your rights regarding Google's data processing, please use the Google Ad Settings page.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@thinkertoolbox.com.

Children's Privacy

Thinker Toolbox is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@thinkertoolbox.com.

Last updated: May 2026

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