Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Tasker ("we", "us", "our") operates this website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our services.

By using Tasker, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the service.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Account Data (provided by you)

• Username – chosen during registration
• Email address – used for account recovery
• Password – stored as a one-way hash (BCrypt); we never store or see your plain-text password

2.2 Usage Data (collected automatically)

• Tool usage history – which tools you use and when
• Tool-specific data – saved calculations, typing test results, and other data you choose to save
• IP address – collected temporarily for rate limiting and security (failed login prevention)

2.3 Cookies & Local Storage

• Session cookie (essential) – maintains your login state; HttpOnly, SameSite=Strict; expires after 2 hours of inactivity
• Cookie consent preference – stored in your browser's localStorage to remember your choice
• Tool preferences – settings like currency and decimal places stored in localStorage

3. How We Use Your Data

• To provide and maintain your account
• To save your tool results and preferences
• To send password reset and account recovery emails
• To prevent abuse through rate limiting (using IP addresses)
• To display relevant advertisements (with your consent)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent – you provide consent when creating an account and accepting this policy
• Contract – processing necessary to provide the services you requested
• Legitimate interest – security measures such as rate limiting and fraud prevention

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google AdSense

We may display advertisements via Google AdSense. These ads use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant content. Google may collect data about your browsing activity across websites. AdSense cookies are only loaded after you give consent via our cookie banner.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display custom typefaces. When you visit our site, your browser may connect to Google's servers to download font files. Google may log this request.

Learn more: Google Fonts Privacy

6. Data Retention

• Account data – retained until you delete your account
• Saved tool data – retained until you delete individual saves or your account
• Rate-limiting records (IP addresses) – automatically purged after 15 minutes
• Session data – expires after 2 hours of inactivity

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and equivalent data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Right of access – you can download all data we hold about you from your Account settings
• Right to rectification – contact us to correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure – you can delete your account and all associated data from your Account settings
• Right to data portability – export your data in a machine-readable format (JSON)
• Right to withdraw consent – you can change your cookie preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer
• Right to object – contact us to object to data processing based on legitimate interest

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Passwords are hashed using BCrypt with a high cost factor
• All forms are protected against CSRF attacks
• Session cookies are set with HttpOnly and SameSite=Strict flags
• Rate limiting protects against brute-force login attempts
• Database queries use prepared statements to prevent SQL injection

9. Children's Privacy

Tasker is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via the email address associated with their account. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Tasker
Email: noreply@tasker.icu