Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
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At The Free Converter, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit thefreeconverter.com.
1 Information We Collect
Non-Personal Information
When you use our website, we may collect non-personal information such as your browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and your actions on our site.
Personal Information
We collect personal information when you:
- •Create an account: Name, email address, and password (securely hashed)
- •Use our services: IP address, country (via Cloudflare), and usage statistics
- •Subscribe to newsletter: Email address and subscription preferences
- •Contact us: Any information you voluntarily provide through contact forms
2 User Accounts
Data We Store
When you register for an account, we collect and store:
- •Your name and email address
- •A securely hashed version of your password (we never store plain-text passwords)
- •Your IP address at registration and last login
- •Your country (detected via Cloudflare headers)
- •Usage statistics (daily and total conversions)
- •Newsletter subscription preference
How We Use Account Data
- •To provide you with increased conversion limits
- •To track your usage and prevent abuse
- •To send you account-related notifications
- •To improve our services based on usage patterns
Account Deletion
You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us through our contact page. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.
3 Newsletter
If you opt-in to our newsletter during registration:
- •We will send you product updates, new tool announcements, and relevant information
- •You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
- •We do not sell or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes
4 How We Use Your Information
- •We use collected non-personal information to analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information.
- •If you provide us with personal information, we may use it to respond to your inquiries and provide requested services.
6 Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
Analyzes website traffic and usage patterns to help us improve our services.
Google AdSense
Displays advertisements. May use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits.
Cloudflare
Provides security, CDN, and bot protection for our website.
AI Services
Some AI tools use third-party APIs. Data is processed but not stored permanently.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing them with your personal information.
7 Data Security
Security Measures
All passwords are securely hashed. We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8 File Processing
- 📁Files you upload are processed on our servers and automatically deleted within 1 hour.
- 🔒We do not access, review, or store the contents of your files beyond what is necessary for processing.
- ⚠️We recommend not uploading sensitive or confidential documents.
9 Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to remove such information from our servers.
10 Your Rights
You have the right to:
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
11 Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12 Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
By using The Free Converter website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our website.