Usability
Interface
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Straightforward.
Time efficiency
Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task
Medium.
Interface language(s)
The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to
English, Dutch.
Respect for privacy
Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
Medium/high. Zygomatic, the developer of ToonyTool, does not collect email addresses, passwords, or data users type in since it does not require an account for use. However, it collects IP addresses, browser and device data for operational purposes. It does not publish or sell this data, but shares it with companies that process the data on their behalf, yet taking responsibility for the level of security and privacy. Zygomatic uses cookies for different purposes, among which for advertising purposes on the website. However, users can opt out of them and be shown non-target ads instead. It mentions using security measures to protect personal data, but these are not detailed. Importantly, the majority of processing is done locally on users’ browsers, so there is little risk of data access or misuse. Moreover, in the majority of cases, no personal data is retained; in the exceptional cases where it is, it is kept for as long as users are registered or visit the site, or for a maximum of 26 months. Zygomatic acknowledges users’ right to review, modify, or delete their data. It states compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use
Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
No, but cartoons can be printed, downloaded or accessed online through a link.
Tailorability (If so, how?)
Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)