Last Updated: July 1, 2026
At SHA256 Generator Tool, we prioritize the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy documents the types of information we do and do not collect, how our tools operate, and our compliance with modern data protection regulations.
1. Hashing Data and Core Hashing Operations
The primary functionality of our website is to compute SHA-256 cryptographic hashes for text strings and local files. We operate on a strict client-side processing model:
- No Data Transmission: Any text string you type or paste into our generator, and any file you select or drag-and-drop, is processed entirely inside your local device's web browser environment.
- No Server Logs: Your inputs are never uploaded to our servers, hosted databases, or third-party cloud infrastructure. The files are parsed using standard web APIs (specifically `FileReader` and `crypto.subtle`) directly in your system RAM.
- Zero Storage: We do not log, store, cache, index, or archive any content you hash. Once you close or reload the browser page, your session data is wiped from your local device's volatile memory.
2. Information We Collect
Because we do not use a backend database or user registry, we collect minimal operational information:
a. Personal Information
We do not require you to provide personal details (such as names, usernames, phone numbers, or passwords) to use the hashing tool. If you choose to contact us using our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this information solely to answer your inquiry and do not store it for marketing purposes.
b. Log Files and Analytics
Like standard web hosts, our server hosting platform collects basic connection files (such as IP addresses, browser types, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), date/time stamps, and referring pages) to monitor server health, check security parameters, and troubleshoot technical errors. This data is not linked to any personal identifier or hashing input.
3. Use of Cookies
We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or behavioral targeting scripts on this platform. We aim to keep our platform clean, lightweight, and completely private.
4. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website contains links to other pages (such as about, contact, privacy, and disclaimer pages). Once you exit our domain using these external links, we have no control over the privacy policies of those destination sites. We recommend checking their individual privacy policies before sharing any personal data.
5. Compliance with GDPR & CCPA
Because we do not gather, store, or sell personal identifiers or hashing data, our platform is natively aligned with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Users have complete authority over their data because their inputs never leave their own devices.
6. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to accommodate changes in web standards or security practices. Any modifications will be posted directly on this page with an updated modification date at the top.
If you have questions about this policy or the technical operation of our tools, please do not hesitate to contact us at privacy@sha256generatortool.com.