ToolAdvisor collects the following types of information to provide our brand-neutral cutting tool intelligence platform:

• Account information: name, email, professional title, facility location
• Tool preferences: ISO material groups, machine specifications, usage history
• Technical data: browser type, device type, access patterns, feature usage
• Cookies: for authentication, preferences, and analytics (with your consent)

Your data is used to:

• Deliver personalized tool recommendations based on ISO classification (P, M, K, N, S, H)
• Improve platform features through usage analytics
• Send tool alerts and material intelligence updates (with opt-in consent)
• Maintain platform security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations (GDPR, data protection laws)

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

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure authentication with password hashing
• Regular security audits and compliance reviews
• Data stored in EU-compliant cloud infrastructure (Netlify, supporting GDPR)
• Access restricted to authorized ToolAdvisor personnel only

Under GDPR (applicable to EU residents), you have the right to:

• Access all personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Receive a copy of your data in portable format
• Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@tooladvisor.eu.

We use the following third-party services:

• Netlify: Hosting and deployment (GDPR compliant)
• Anthropic API: AI-powered tool recommendations (de-identified queries)
• Google Fonts: Web typography (no tracking)
• Plausible Analytics: Privacy-first analytics (no cookies)

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

ToolAdvisor uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential: Authentication, platform functionality (required)
• Analytics: Usage patterns, feature adoption (with consent)
• Preferences: Dark mode, language, theme (with consent)

You can control cookie preferences via our cookie banner on first visit. You may also manage cookies in your browser settings.

ToolAdvisor is designed for professional machinists and engineering teams (18+). We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. If we discover such data was collected, we will delete it promptly.

ToolAdvisor Privacy Officer:
Email: privacy@tooladvisor.eu
Address: ToolAdvisor Intelligence Platform, EU
Response time: Within 30 days of request

If you believe your data rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority (e.g., Netherlands: Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP)).