Privacy Policy for SimpliConvert

Effective Date: July 30, 2025
Website: https://simpliconvert.com

SimpliConvert ("we", "our", or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you access our website and use our tools.

This policy complies with international standards including:

• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR - EU)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA - US)
• Google AdSense and Analytics data policies

By using SimpliConvert, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

SimpliConvert is a free online platform offering browser-based tools such as PDF editing, file conversion, and document utilities. Our tools work entirely in the browser and are accessible worldwide without user registration.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect two types of data:

a) Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

When you visit our site, we may collect standard usage data including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent
• IP address (anonymized in Google Analytics)
• Referral source (e.g., search engine, direct)
• Geographic location (country/city-level)

Tools used:

• Google Analytics
• Google AdSense

This data helps us understand user behavior, improve the site, and serve more relevant ads.

b) Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)

We do not require you to sign up, and we do not collect or store personally identifiable information such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Uploaded files

If you contact us directly via email (e.g., feedback or support), your email address may be stored solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

3. How Your Files Are Handled

Our tools operate 100% client-side using JavaScript. This means:

• Your files are processed entirely in your browser.
• No files are uploaded to our server or third-party services.
• We do not store, view, or share any documents or data you interact with.

You retain full control of your data while using our tools.

4. How We Use Collected Data

We use collected (non-personal) information to:

• Improve site performance and features
• Analyze usage trends
• Maintain and protect website security
• Serve contextual and relevant ads via Google AdSense
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and platform policies

We do not sell, lease, or trade user data under any circumstances.

5. Google Services and Cookies

a) Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track anonymized website usage statistics. This service may set cookies on your device to help understand how visitors use the site. No personally identifiable data is collected.

Learn more: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

b) Google AdSense

We display ads via Google AdSense, which may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your interests and visit history.

AdSense uses:

• Cookies
• Web beacons
• Similar tracking technologies

These may collect information such as:

• Browsing behavior
• Ad interactions
• Device info
• IP address

Users in the EU/UK will see a cookie consent banner for personalized ad control.

You can manage your ad settings via Google: https://adssettings.google.com

6. Cookies Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use both:

• Essential Cookies - for basic website functionality
• Performance & Ad Cookies - for usage analytics and ad delivery

You can choose to disable cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience but will not prevent access to our core tools.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

GDPR (EU/EEA residents)

• Right to access your data
• Right to correct inaccurate data
• Right to erase your data
• Right to object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to file a complaint with a Data Protection Authority (DPA)

CCPA (California residents)

• Right to know what data we collect
• Right to request deletion
• Right to opt-out of data sharing
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To make a request regarding your data, contact us at:
📧 ssbasemaker@gmail.com

8. Data Security

We take your data seriously:

• All site traffic is encrypted via HTTPS
• No personal files or content are stored
• We use secure, trusted services (e.g., GitHub Pages or Vercel)
• Ad and analytics data are handled by Google under their strict policies

Even though no data is stored, we maintain secure infrastructure practices to prevent misuse or unauthorized access.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites or tools. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting any information.

10. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

This site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any data from children. If we discover any such data has been submitted, we will immediately delete it.

11. International Visitors

SimpliConvert is accessible globally. Regardless of where you access our tools, your data is treated according to this Privacy Policy.

If you're visiting from outside the country where our servers are hosted (e.g., the U.S. or EU), you consent to data transfer and processing in accordance with this policy.

12. Policy Updates

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes. When we do:

• The updated date will appear at the top
• A notice may appear on the homepage

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact:

SimpliConvert
📧 Email: ssbasemaker@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://simpliconvert.com

Thank you for using SimpliConvert. Your privacy, trust, and user experience are our top priorities.