Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 15, 2025
1. Introduction
Thank you for using uFileConverter! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when using our online file conversion service.
By using uFileConverter, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policy, please do not use our service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 File Information
When using uFileConverter, we collect the following information about the files you upload:
- File name
- File type
- File size
- Target conversion format
2.2 File Contents
We temporarily store the content of your uploaded files solely for the purpose of conversion. These files are automatically deleted from our servers:
- Source files: immediately after conversion
- Output files: after download or maximum 1 minute after creation
2.3 Technical Information
We collect certain technical information that is necessary to provide our service functionality:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Date and time of access
- Referring page
- Browser language
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To perform the file conversion process.
- Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and optimize our service.
- Security: To protect our service from abuse and attacks.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Data Sharing
4.1 General Principles
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except as described in this Privacy Policy.
4.2 Service Providers
We may use third-party service providers who help us provide and improve our service. These providers have access to your data solely to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your data if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to:
- Comply with applicable laws or legal requirements
- Protect and defend the rights or property of uFileConverter
- Prevent or investigate possible misconduct related to the service
- Protect the personal safety of users of the service or the public
- Protect against legal liability
5. Data Security
The security of your data is our priority. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or modification, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all communications
- Automatic file deletion after conversion
- File type validation to prevent malware
- Firewall and DDoS protection implementation
- Regular system security updates
6. Data Retention
We do not store your file contents longer than necessary for the conversion process:
- Source files are deleted immediately after conversion
- Output files are deleted after download or after 1 minute from creation
- Server logs containing technical information are stored for a maximum of 7 days
7. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.
7.1 Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Required for the basic functions of the website, such as remembering language preferences.
- Functional cookies: Help us to personalize content and remember your preferences (e.g. language selection).
- Performance cookies: Collect anonymous information on how visitors use our website to help us improve its functionality.
7.2 Managing cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie settings" button located in the bottom right corner of the page.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can also use "Do Not Track" tools available in most modern browsers.
To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit allaboutcookies.org.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access information we hold about you
- The right to rectify outdated or incorrect data
- The right to erasure of your data
- The right to restrict processing of your data
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact" section.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our 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 at the top.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our data protection practices.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: uFileConverter@gmail.com
11. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the basis of:
- The consent you have given when using our service
- The necessity to perform a contract (providing the file conversion service)
- Our legitimate business interests that do not infringe upon your rights and freedoms
- Compliance with applicable laws