Privacy Policy
Welcome to AxelBase SHA-256 Hash Generator — a completely client-side, open-source web tool that computes SHA-256 hashes directly in your browser. We take your privacy extremely seriously. In fact, we take it so seriously that we collect no data at all.
1. Zero Data Collection — By Design
This tool runs 100% in your browser using the native Web Crypto API. When you type text, upload a file, or click “Copy”, everything happens locally on your device. We do not:
- Collect, store, or transmit any input data
- Log IP addresses, browser fingerprints, or location data
- Use cookies, localStorage (beyond temporary session), or any tracking technology
- Load external analytics, ads, or third-party scripts
Nothing leaves your computer. Ever.
2. How It Works Technically
All hashing is performed using window.crypto.subtle.digest("SHA-256") — the same hardened implementation used by banks and governments. After the initial page load, the tool works fully offline. You can even save the page as a PWA or download the source and run it from a USB stick.
3. No Third-Party Services
We do not use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, Cloudflare Insights, Plausible, or any other analytics or advertising service. The only external resources are optional CDN-hosted fonts and icons (which do not track you).
4. File Uploads
When you upload a file, it is read using the File API and processed entirely in memory. The file never touches any server. Once you close or refresh the page, it is gone forever.
5. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. Since no data is collected, we fully comply with COPPA and similar laws by default.
6. GDPR, CCPA, and Global Compliance
Because we collect zero personal data, we are compliant with GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and all major privacy regulations without needing consent banners or data processing agreements.
7. Changes to This Policy
If we ever change our approach (highly unlikely), we will update this page and change the effective date above.
8. Contact
Questions? Open an issue on our GitHub repository.
Your privacy is not a feature — it’s the entire product.
Thank you for trusting AxelBase.