Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At AVIF Tools, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our online AVIF converter service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Images You Upload

• Uploaded Files: When you use our converter, you upload image files (JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, AVIF) to our servers for conversion.
• Metadata: Images may contain EXIF metadata (camera settings, GPS location, timestamps). This data is processed only for conversion purposes.
• Automatic Deletion: All uploaded images and converted files are automatically deleted after 1 hour from our servers.

1.2 Technical Information

• IP Address: Your IP address is logged temporarily for security and abuse prevention.
• Browser Information: Browser type, operating system, and device information.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and conversion statistics (anonymized).
• Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and advertising (see Cookie Policy below).

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do NOT require account registration
• We do NOT collect your name, email, or personal information
• We do NOT permanently store your uploaded images
• We do NOT analyze or use your images for any purpose other than conversion

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Image Conversion: To convert your images to/from AVIF format
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service (anonymized data only)
• Security: To prevent abuse, spam, and malicious activity
• Technical Support: To diagnose and fix technical issues
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Image Storage and Automatic Deletion

What this means for you:

• Your images are stored temporarily only for the conversion process
• After 1 hour, all traces of your images are permanently removed
• We cannot recover or restore your images after deletion
• We recommend downloading your converted images immediately

Technical Details:

• Images are stored in an isolated, secure temporary directory
• Each upload is assigned a unique, random identifier
• An automated cleanup script runs every hour to delete old files
• No backups or copies are made of uploaded images

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

4.1 Essential Cookies

• Session Cookies: To maintain your session and track uploaded files
• Security Cookies: To prevent CSRF attacks and ensure secure file uploads

4.2 Analytics Cookies

• Google Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site (anonymized)
• We use IP anonymization to protect your privacy

4.3 Advertising Cookies

• Google Adsense: To display relevant advertisements
• Third-party advertisers may use cookies to serve personalized ads
• You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings

Cookie Control: You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics (anonymized data)
• Google Adsense: For displaying advertisements
• Cloudflare: For CDN and DDoS protection

These services have their own privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Cloudflare Privacy Policy

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Secure Servers: Our servers are located in secure data centers with physical and network security
• Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to server infrastructure
• Regular Updates: We keep our software and security measures up to date
• Automatic Deletion: Uploaded files are automatically deleted after 1 hour

7. Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request information about data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (images are automatically deleted after 1 hour)
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw cookie consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in the European Union. If you access our service from outside the EU, your data may be transferred to and processed in the EU. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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