Last Updated: November 16, 2023
1. Introduction
Welcome to freeinvoiceonline.com ("Website", "Service", "we", "us", "our"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("user", "you"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our free financial tools, including the invoice generator, receipt generators, estimate tools, and calculators.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
2. Information We Collect (and Don't Collect)
We are designed to be used without requiring user registration or accounts for most core functionalities. Our primary goal is to minimize the collection of Personal Data.
- Data You Enter into Tools: Information you voluntarily enter into our generator tools (like invoice details, client names, addresses, amounts, calculator inputs) is processed primarily within your web browser (client-side). We do not intentionally store the content of the documents (invoices, receipts, etc.) or specific calculation inputs you create on our servers long-term after your session ends or the document is generated/downloaded, unless explicitly stated for a specific feature (which we currently do not offer).
- Contact Information: If you contact us directly via email (e.g., support@freeinvoiceonline.com), we will collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message, solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
- Usage Data (Analytics): Subject to your consent obtained via our cookie banner (see Section 5), we may collect anonymous, aggregated usage data to understand how our website and tools are used. This may include information like browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and general geographic location (e.g., country level). This data helps us improve the Service and is not used to personally identify you. We may use third-party analytics services (like Google Analytics) for this purpose, which have their own privacy policies.
- Logo Uploads: If you use the logo upload feature, the image file is temporarily processed to be included in the generated document (e.g., PDF). We do not store uploaded logos on our servers after the document generation process is complete for your session.
We do not collect sensitive personal information like financial account numbers, social security numbers, or detailed personal identifiers through our standard tools.
3. How We Use Information
The limited information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Website and provide the Services (e.g., generate the documents you request).
- To process data temporarily within your browser to enable tool functionality.
- To respond to your comments, questions, and provide customer support.
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the Website and user experience (using anonymized data, only when consent for analytics cookies is given).
- To protect against misuse and ensure the security of the Service.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While the data you enter into the tools is primarily processed client-side, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against interception or misuse.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to help customize the Site and improve your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that help us improve our Site and your experience, see which areas and features of our Site are popular, and count visits.
Cookie Consent: We use a cookie consent banner to ask for your permission before setting certain types of cookies, specifically those used for website analytics (like Google Analytics) which are considered non-essential. When you first visit our site, you will be presented with choices to accept or reject these cookies.
- Accepting Cookies: If you click "Accept" on our consent banner, cookies used by services like Google Analytics will be stored on your device. This allows us to collect anonymous usage data to understand site traffic and improve user experience, as described in Section 2.
- Rejecting Cookies: If you click "Reject", these non-essential analytics cookies will not be set, and your activity will not be tracked by these tools for analytics purposes. Only strictly necessary cookies required for basic site functionality might still be used.
Managing Your Consent: Your cookie consent preference ('accepted' or 'rejected') is stored in your browser's local storage to remember your choice for future visits. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time. The simplest way to do this is to clear your browser's cookies and site data specifically for freeinvoiceonline.com. This action will remove the stored preference, and the consent banner will reappear on your next visit, allowing you to make a new selection.
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies (beyond using our consent banner for analytics), this could affect the availability and functionality of some parts of our Site.
6. Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the third party responsible for that website.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.
8. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as the right to access, correct, or delete information. Since we collect minimal personal data directly, exercising these rights primarily applies to information provided via direct contact (like email). If you have contacted us and wish to inquire about or exercise potential rights regarding that data, please contact us using the information below.
Regarding cookies, you have the right to manage your consent for non-essential cookies as detailed in Section 5: Cookies and Tracking Technologies.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when they are posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@freeinvoiceonline.com