Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ValidateHTML.com (“we”, “our”, or “the Service”) is a free online HTML and CSS validation tool. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

2. Information We Collect

• Code: When you submit HTML or CSS code for validation, it is processed and immediately discarded. We do not store your code.
• URLs: When you submit a URL, we fetch and validate the content, then discard it immediately.
• Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as page views, browser type, and country.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following categories of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function correctly.
• Analytics cookies: Anonymous usage statistics via Vercel Analytics.
• Advertising cookies: Google AdSense may set cookies to serve personalized or non-personalized ads. Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to display ads based on visits to this site and other sites on the Internet.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info. You can also disable cookies directly in your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services

• Vercel: Hosting and analytics. Vercel Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense: Advertising partner. Uses cookies to serve ads based on prior site visits. Google Ads Privacy
• Affiliate links: Some outbound links are affiliate links (Cloudways). We may receive a commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you.

5. Data Security

All connections are encrypted via HTTPS. We do not store personal data or user-submitted content.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Since we do not collect or store personal data, there is typically no data to access, rectify, or delete. Contact us with any questions.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the “Last updated” date.

8. Contact

Questions? Contact us at contact@validatehtml.com.