Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2024

🔒 Key Point: Your files never leave your device. All processing happens in your browser.

Introduction

Welcome to Data Converter ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our website and services.

Information We Do NOT Collect

Your Files and Data Stay Private Our core service operates entirely in your web browser using client-side JavaScript. This means: • No file uploads to our servers - All file conversions (JSON, CSV, XML, PDF, images, etc.) happen locally in your browser • No data transmission - Your files never leave your device • No storage - We do not store, access, or have any visibility into the content of your files • No user accounts - We don't require registration or collect personal account information This architecture ensures complete privacy for your sensitive data.

Information We Collect

While we don't collect your file data, we do collect limited information for analytics and advertising purposes: Automatically Collected Information: • IP address (anonymized where possible) • Browser type and version • Device type and operating system • Pages visited and time spent • Referral source • Country/region (derived from IP) Cookies and Similar Technologies: • Essential cookies for website functionality • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) • Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) For more details about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Information

We use the collected information to: • Improve our services - Understand which tools are most useful • Analyze website performance - Monitor load times and errors • Display relevant advertising - Serve ads through Google AdSense • Comply with legal obligations - Respond to legal requests when required We do NOT: • Sell your personal information • Share your information with third parties for their marketing purposes • Use your information for profiling or automated decision-making

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services: Google Analytics We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy Google AdSense We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at: https://www.google.com/settings/ads These services have their own privacy policies and data collection practices.

Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights: For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR): • Right to access your data • Right to rectification • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") • Right to restrict processing • Right to data portability • Right to object to processing • Right to withdraw consent For California Residents (CCPA): • Right to know what personal information is collected • Right to delete personal information • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information • Right to non-discrimination To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Data Retention

Since we don't collect or store your file data, there is no file data to retain. Analytics data is retained according to our analytics provider's policies (typically 26 months for Google Analytics). You can request deletion of any data we may have about you by contacting us.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information about a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: Email: privacy@data-converter.com We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.