Privacy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: this version reflects how the site currently operates. This policy explains what information is and isn't collected when you use Shortcut.fyi.

The short version

Shortcut.fyi is designed to collect as little as possible. The tools on this site — the text transformers, converters, generators and everything else — run entirely in your browser. Anything you type or paste into a tool is processed on your own device and is never uploaded, stored or transmitted to us. We don't have user accounts, and we don't ask you to sign in or hand over personal details to use anything here.

Information handled automatically

Like virtually every website, the hosting provider that serves these pages may automatically log standard technical information when you visit — such as your browser type, device type, approximate region and the pages you request. This is used to keep the site running, understand broad traffic patterns and diagnose problems. It isn't used to identify you personally.

Cookies and advertising

This site may display advertising, including ads served by Google through the AdSense program. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet.

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info/choices. For more on how Google uses data when you use partner sites, see Google's policy. Most browsers also let you block or delete cookies through their settings.

Analytics

We may use privacy-respecting analytics to count visits and understand which cheatsheets and tools are useful, in aggregate. Where analytics are used, the aim is to measure overall usage patterns rather than to track individuals.

Links to other sites

Some pages link to third-party sites, including product links that may be affiliate links. Those sites have their own privacy policies, and we aren't responsible for how they handle your data. Reviewing their policies before sharing information with them is always a good idea.

Children's privacy

This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time as the site changes or as required by advertising and privacy standards. Any updates will appear on this page. If you have questions about privacy on this site, please use the contact form.