Effective Date: March 30, 2026 Last Updated: March 2026
At TUFF Search, your privacy matters to us a lot.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, who we may share it with, and what rights you have over your own data. We have written this policy in plain, simple language so that it is easy for everyone to understand.
1. The Most Important Thing First
We do not store, collect, or sell any data you enter into our calculator tools.
This is the question we get asked most often — and the answer is simple. Any values, numbers, or information you type into a TUFF Search calculator are used only to generate your result in real time. Once you navigate away from the page, that data is gone. We have no access to it, we do not save it, and we never will.
You can use every calculator on TUFF Search with complete confidence that your inputs remain entirely private.
2. What Information We Collect
Although we do not collect calculator input data, like most websites, TUFF Search does automatically collect certain standard technical information when you visit our platform. This helps us understand how our website is being used so we can improve the experience for everyone.
The information we may collect includes:
- IP address — your device’s internet address, used for general geographic analysis
- Browser type and version — the browser you are using to access our site
- Device type — whether you are visiting on a desktop, tablet, or mobile device
- Operating system — the system your device is running
- Pages visited — which pages and calculators you viewed during your visit
- Time and date of visit — when you accessed our platform
- Referring URL — the website or link that brought you to TUFF Search
- Time spent on pages — how long you interacted with our tools
None of this information is linked to your personal identity. It is collected in an anonymous and aggregated form and is used only to improve the platform.
3. How We Use the Information We Collect
The general, anonymized information we collect is used strictly to:
- Understand how users interact with our calculators and website
- Identify which tools are most used and most helpful
- Improve the performance, speed, and usability of the platform
- Diagnose technical issues and fix bugs
- Analyze general traffic trends and geographic usage patterns
- Make informed decisions about new features and calculator categories
We do not use this information to personally identify you, build a profile of you, or target you with personalized advertising.
4. Cookies
TUFF Search uses cookies to help deliver our service and improve your experience on the platform.
What are cookies? Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember certain information about your visit and improve how the site works for you over time.
How we use cookies:
- Essential cookies — Required for the basic functionality of our website. Without these, certain parts of the platform may not work correctly.
- Analytics cookies — Used to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are visited most often and how users navigate between tools.
- Performance cookies — Help us understand how well our calculators and pages are loading and performing across different devices and browsers.
We do not use cookies to:
- Collect personally identifiable information
- Track your activity across other websites
- Serve you personalized or targeted advertisements
Managing your cookies: You can manage, restrict, or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of parts of our website.
5. Analytics and Third-Party Services
To help us understand how our platform is being used and improve our tools, TUFF Search may use third-party analytics services. These services collect anonymous, aggregated data about website usage and do not personally identify individual users.
Google Analytics We may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics collects standard internet log information and anonymous visitor behavior data — such as pages viewed, time on site, and general location — to help us understand usage patterns and improve the platform.
Google Analytics does not collect or store any personally identifiable information through our website. The data it collects is processed in an anonymized form.
For more information on how Google handles data, you can review Google’s Privacy Policy at: policies.google.com/privacy
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6. Log Files
Like most websites, TUFF Search makes use of server log files. These log files automatically record standard technical information each time a visitor accesses our website. The information recorded in log files includes:
- Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
- Browser type and version
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Date and time of visit
- Pages visited and referring pages
- Number of clicks
This information is used only for analyzing trends, maintaining the site, and gathering general demographic information. It is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
7. Advertising
TUFF Search may display advertisements on our platform to support the free availability of our tools. These advertisements may be served by third-party advertising networks.
Third-party advertisers may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect anonymous data about your interactions with ads displayed on our platform. This data is used to measure ad performance and may be used to serve relevant advertisements.
Important: Any data collected by third-party advertisers is governed by their own privacy policies. TUFF Search does not control how third-party advertising networks collect or use data. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any advertiser whose ads appear on our platform.
If you wish to opt out of interest-based advertising, you may do so through industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative opt-out pages.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may occasionally include links to third-party websites, tools, or resources for your convenience and reference. These links are provided in good faith and do not represent an endorsement of those websites or their content.
TUFF Search has no control over the privacy practices, content, or data handling of any third-party website. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of any external website you visit through a link on our platform.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website before sharing any personal information with them.
9. Children’s Privacy
TUFF Search is a general-purpose calculator platform and is not directed at children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. Our calculators are designed for general educational and informational use and do not require any personal data to function.
If you believe that a child under the age of 13 has provided personal information to our platform, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to remove any such information.
10. Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously. TUFF Search implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
These measures include:
- Secure HTTPS encryption across our entire website
- Regular monitoring and review of our data collection practices
- Restricted access to any data we hold
However, please be aware that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we do our best to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:
- Right of Access — You have the right to ask us what information, if any, we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification — You have the right to ask us to correct any inaccurate information we may hold.
- Right to Erasure — You have the right to ask us to delete any personal information we may hold about you.
- Right to Restriction — You have the right to ask us to limit how we use your information.
- Right to Object — You have the right to object to our processing of your information in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability — You have the right to request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Since TUFF Search does not collect personal information through its calculator tools, there is generally very little personal data for us to provide, correct, or delete. However, if you have any questions or requests regarding your data, please contact us and we will respond promptly.
12. GDPR and International Users
If you are visiting TUFF Search from the European Union or European Economic Area, please note that we are committed to handling your data in accordance with applicable data protection principles, including those outlined in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The legal basis we rely on for processing any data collected through your use of our website is our legitimate interest in understanding how our platform is used and improving it for all users. This data is collected in anonymized form and is never used to personally identify you.
If you have any concerns about how your data is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We review and update this Privacy Policy from time to time to make sure it remains accurate and up to date. When changes are made, the updated policy will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date at the top.
We encourage all users to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates. Your continued use of TUFF Search after any changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If any change significantly affects how we handle your data, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users through a visible notice on the website.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Website: tuffsearch.com
Contact Page: https://tuffsearch.com/contact-us/
Email: support@tuffsearch.com
We are committed to responding to all privacy-related inquiries promptly and transparently.