Privacy Policy

At needconvert (accessible via https://needconvert.com/), your digital privacy and data security are our highest priority. This comprehensive Privacy Policy governs the manner in which needconvert collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users ("You") of the website, tools, and developer API services.

1. 100% In-Browser Zero-Storage Architecture

Unlike legacy online converter tools that upload your sensitive documents to third-party remote servers, NeedConvert operates exclusively within your client web browser’s local memory utilizing modern WebAssembly, Canvas rendering, and JavaScript engines.

2. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Cookies

We use third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense, to serve advertisements when you visit our website. These companies may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites on the Internet:

• Google DART Cookie: Google's use of the DART cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites across the World Wide Web.
• Opting Out of Personalized Advertising: You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad Settings page.
• Network Advertising Initiative: Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for interest-based advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

3. Information We Collect Automatically (Log Files & Analytics)

Like most standard website servers, this site utilizes server log files and anonymous telemetry to guarantee service uptime. The information includes:

• Internet Protocol (IP) addresses (anonymized/hashed for security)
• Browser type, operating system, and Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• Referring and exit pages with timestamps
• Aggregate anonymous telemetry counters (total calculations and conversions processed)

4. GDPR Compliance (EU General Data Protection Regulation)

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), you possess explicit data protection rights under the GDPR:

• The Right to Access: You may request copies of your registered user account data.
• The Right to Rectification: You may correct any personal details directly in your account dashboard.
• The Right to Erasure: You may request immediate account deletion and removal of all metadata.
• The Right to Data Portability: You may export your API usage logs and settings upon request.

5. CCPA / CPRA Privacy Rights (California Consumers)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Zero Sale or Sharing of Personal Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data or document content to third parties for monetary or other consideration.
• Right to Opt-Out & Non-Discrimination: You will never experience reduced service quality or denied features when exercising your privacy rights.

6. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has submitted personal information, please contact us immediately for removal.

7. Contact Our Data Protection Officer

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out:
• Email: support@needconvert.com
• Contact Page: https://needconvert.com/contact/