Privacy policy
Last updated: June 24, 2026
Privacy Tools Hub (“we”, “us”, the “site”) helps people compare VPNs and related privacy tools. We try to practice what the site is about, so we keep data collection minimal and avoid anything invasive. This policy explains what we collect, why, how long we keep it, and the choices you have.
Information we collect
- Privacy-friendly analytics. We measure aggregate page views and general traffic patterns (such as which pages are popular and roughly where visitors come from) using analytics designed to avoid cross-site tracking. These numbers are aggregated and are not used to identify you.
- Outbound click events. When you click certain links — for example a “Get provider” button — we record that the click happened so we can see which comparisons are useful. This tells us a link was clicked; it is not tied to your identity.
- Contact messages. If you email us or use a contact form, we receive whatever you choose to send (such as your message and, if you provide it, a reply address) so we can respond.
What we do not collect
We do not sell personal data, we do not run cross-site advertising trackers, and we do not build advertising profiles about you. We do not ask you to create an account, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
How we use information
- To understand which guides, reviews, and comparisons are helpful, so we can improve them.
- To keep the site working, fast, and secure.
- To reply to messages you send us.
Cookies and local storage
We aim to keep cookie use to a minimum. Any cookies or local storage we do use are for essential functions and basic, privacy-respecting analytics — not for advertising. You can clear or block cookies in your browser settings at any time; the site is designed to keep working if you do.
Affiliate links and third parties
Some links on the site are affiliate links. When you follow one, you leave Privacy Tools Hub and visit the provider’s own website, which has its own privacy policy and cookies that we do not control. The provider may record that the visit came from us so any commission is attributed correctly. We explain how this funding works on the affiliate disclosure page. It never changes our scores or the price you pay.
Data retention
Analytics data is aggregated and kept only as long as it is useful for understanding trends. Click events and contact messages are kept for as long as we need them to operate the site and respond to enquiries, then removed.
Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you, or to object to certain processing. Because we collect so little — and most of it is aggregated and not linked to you — the main personal data we may hold is a contact message you sent. To ask us to remove a message, or to make any other request, just contact us with the details and we will action it.
International visitors
The site is available internationally and may be operated from, or use services in, countries other than your own. Where that involves transferring information, we keep the amount minimal and handle it in line with this policy.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the site evolves or as laws change. When we do, we will revise the “last updated” date at the top. Significant changes will be reflected here rather than emailed, since we do not maintain a mailing list of visitors.
Contact
Questions about privacy, or want a contact message deleted? Get in touch and we will help. You can also read more about who we are on the about page.