Privacy Policy

Overview

FreeFormatHub ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website at freeformathub.com (the "Service").

Our core principle is privacy by design. All data processing happens in your browser - we don't upload or store your data on our servers.

Information We Collect

Data You Process

We do NOT collect, store, or transmit any data you process through our tools. All formatting, conversion, and validation operations happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your data never leaves your device.

Usage Analytics

With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Device type, browser, and screen size
• General geographic location (country/city level)
• Referral sources

Local Storage

We store the following data locally in your browser:

• Your cookie consent preferences
• Theme preference (light/dark mode)
• Recent tool history (optional, stays on your device)

Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

Required for basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled:

• Consent preferences
• Theme settings
• Security and fraud prevention

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Google Analytics cookies help us understand site usage. You can disable these in our cookie banner.

Advertising Cookies (Optional)

Google AdSense cookies enable personalized advertising. You can disable these in our cookie banner or manage them through Google's Ad Center.

Third-Party Services

Google Services

We use Google Analytics and Google AdSense with your consent. These services are governed by:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Ads Policy

Content Delivery

Our website is hosted on infrastructure that may process basic server logs (IP addresses, request times) for security and performance purposes.

Your Rights

GDPR Rights (EU/UK/EEA)

If you're in the EU, UK, or EEA, you have the right to:

• Access: Request what data we have about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a standard format
• Object: Opt-out of processing for legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: Change your cookie preferences anytime

CCPA Rights (California)

If you're a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
• Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Opt-out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Non-discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

How to Exercise Your Rights

For most requests, you can:

• Manage cookie settings using our consent banner
• Clear your browser data to delete local storage
• Use Google's privacy controls for analytics and ads data
• Contact us at privacy@freeformathub.com for other requests

Data Retention

• Analytics data: Retained by Google Analytics for 26 months
• Advertising data: Managed by Google AdSense per their retention policies
• Local storage: Remains until you clear browser data or change settings
• Server logs: Automatically deleted after 30 days

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• No server-side storage of processed data

International Transfers

Data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States, through Google's services. These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards including Google's compliance with privacy frameworks.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@freeformathub.com
• Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days