Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 30, 2025

Overview

Photo Converter ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle information when you use our service at photo-converter.com.

Data We Do NOT Collect

Your Files: All image conversions happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript. We never upload, store, or have access to your files. Your images never leave your device. This is a core principle of our service.

Data We DO Collect

Analytics Data (with your consent)

When you consent to analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes:

  • Pages visited and navigation paths
  • Time spent on site and individual pages
  • Browser type, version, and device information
  • Screen resolution and viewport size
  • General geographic location (city/country level, not precise location)
  • Referring website (how you found us)

We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics, meaning your full IP address is never stored.

Cookies We Use

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly:

  • cookie-consent: Stores your cookie preferences (localStorage). Expires: Never (until cleared).

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They are only set if you consent:

  • _ga: Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users. Expires: 2 years.
  • _ga_*: Google Analytics - maintains session state. Expires: 2 years.

Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can:

  • Accept All: Enable all cookies including analytics.
  • Reject All: Only necessary cookies will be used.
  • Manage Preferences: Choose which types of cookies to accept.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage and refreshing the page.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 with the following privacy-enhancing settings:

  • IP anonymization enabled
  • Consent Mode v2 implemented (data only collected with consent)
  • No cross-site tracking

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time.

Since we don't store personal files and analytics data is anonymized, most of these rights are automatically satisfied by our privacy-first design. For any requests, contact us at support@photo-converter.com.

Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights:

Right to Know

You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, our business purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.

Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. Since we don't store your files and use anonymized analytics, there is minimal personal data to delete.

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. You will receive equal service regardless of your privacy choices.

Categories of Personal Information

In the past 12 months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers: IP address (anonymized), device identifiers (via cookies, with consent).
  • Internet Activity: Browsing history on our site, interactions with our website (with consent).
  • Geolocation: General location (city/country level, not precise, with consent).

Data Retention

We retain data as follows:

  • Your files: Never stored - all processing is browser-based.
  • Cookie consent preferences: Stored in your browser's localStorage until you clear it.
  • Analytics data: Retained by Google Analytics according to their data retention policies (default 14 months).

International Data Transfers

Our analytics partner (Google) may process data outside your country of residence. Google has implemented appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and may reset cookie consent to ensure you can review the new terms. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

  • Email: support@photo-converter.com

For GDPR inquiries, you may also contact your local data protection authority.