Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to Free Online Image Converter — convert-image.net ("Website", "we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle information when you visit our Website.
This Privacy Policy explains:
- What information we collect (and what we do not collect)
- How we use cookies and similar technologies
- How third-party services (Google Analytics and Google AdSense) operate on our Website
- Your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and CalOPPA
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.
2. Who We Are
This Website is operated by an individual based in Ukraine.
Contact:
Email: admin@convert-image.net
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at the email address above.
3. Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect, store, or process any personal information directly from users, including but not limited to:
- Names, email addresses, or phone numbers
- Account registration data (there are no user accounts)
- Payment or financial information (no products or services are sold on this Website)
- Health, biometric, or sensitive personal data
- User-generated content or uploaded files stored on our servers
Any images you convert using our tool are processed entirely in your browser (client-side) and are not uploaded to, stored on, or transmitted to our servers.
4. Information We Collect Automatically — Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Website. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser.
4.1 Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics Cookies | Measure website traffic and user behaviour | Google Analytics |
| Advertising Cookies | Display personalised and non-personalised ads | Google AdSense |
4.2 What Cookies Collect
Through cookies, the following types of data may be collected automatically when you visit our Website:
- IP address (anonymised where applicable)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring/exit URLs
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Unique device/browser identifiers
This data is collected in aggregated and/or anonymised form and is primarily processed by our third-party service providers (Google). We do not use this data to identify you personally.
4.3 Cookie Consent
Where required by applicable law (including the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive), we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent manager.
5. Third-Party Services
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"), to understand how visitors interact with our Website.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymised statistical data, including:
- Number of visitors and sessions
- Session duration and bounce rate
- Traffic sources (search, direct, referral)
- Pages and features most frequently accessed
Data controller: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
Google may transfer this data to servers in the United States or other countries. Where such transfers occur outside the European Economic Area (EEA), they are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses or other appropriate safeguards.
We have enabled IP anonymisation in Google Analytics, meaning your IP address is truncated before processing.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser (where supported)
- Adjusting your consent preferences via our cookie consent tool
Google Analytics Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Analytics Terms of Service:
https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/
5.2 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements on our Website. These advertisements help us keep the Website free for all users.
Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to:
- Display ads based on your prior visits to our Website or other websites
- Measure ad performance and impressions
- Limit the number of times you see a particular ad
- Detect invalid traffic and protect advertisers
Google AdSense may serve personalised ads based on interests inferred from your browsing behaviour, or non-personalised ads if you have not consented to interest-based advertising.
Data controller: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
You can manage your Google ad preferences and opt out of personalised advertising at:
- https://adssettings.google.com
- https://optout.aboutads.info (Digital Advertising Alliance)
- https://optout.networkadvertising.org (Network Advertising Initiative)
Google AdSense Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
6. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the following legal bases apply to our data processing activities:
| Processing Activity | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) |
| Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) |
| Technically necessary cookies (session/security) | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EEA, the UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or applicable national legislation:
- Right of access — You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification — You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") — You may request deletion of your data.
- Right to restriction of processing — You may request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability — You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object — You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
- Right to withdraw consent — Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
- Right to lodge a complaint — You have the right to lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority.
Since we do not directly collect personal data, most requests regarding data held by third parties (such as Google) should be directed to those third parties. However, you may still contact us at admin@convert-image.net and we will assist you to the best of our ability.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
This section applies to California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
8.1 Categories of Personal Information Collected
We do not directly collect personal information. However, our third-party service providers (Google Analytics and Google AdSense) may collect the following categories of information about California residents:
| Category | Collected via Third Parties |
|---|---|
| Identifiers (e.g., IP address, device ID) | Yes (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) |
| Internet or network activity (browsing history, pages visited) | Yes (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) |
| Geolocation data (approximate) | Yes (Google Analytics) |
| Inferences drawn from the above to create a profile | Yes (Google AdSense) |
8.2 We Do Not Sell Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, share for cross-context behavioural advertising purposes, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration, except as described in this Privacy Policy.
However, Google AdSense's use of your data for targeted advertising may constitute "sharing" under the CPRA. You have the right to opt out of such sharing.
8.3 Your California Privacy Rights
California residents have the following rights:
- Right to Know — The categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you (and their purposes, sources, and disclosures).
- Right to Delete — Request deletion of personal information we or our service providers have collected about you.
- Right to Correct — Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing — Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising. You may exercise this right by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 5.2.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information — We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined under the CPRA.
- Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
8.4 How to Submit a Request
To exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights, please contact us at: admin@convert-image.net
We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days. We may extend this period by an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary, with prior notice.
We do not charge a fee for processing your request unless it is excessive, repetitive, or manifestly unfounded.
9. California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
In accordance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), we make the following disclosures:
- We agree to CalOPPA's requirement to post a Privacy Policy and to comply with it.
- Users can visit our Website anonymously.
- A link to this Privacy Policy is included on our Website homepage and wherever required.
- This Privacy Policy will be updated when our practices change. We will notify users of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
- Users can update information collected by third parties (Google) via the opt-out links provided in this Policy.
Regarding "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals:
We honour DNT browser signals to the extent technically feasible. When a DNT signal is detected, we will
limit non-essential data collection. Please note that Google Analytics and Google AdSense have their own DNT policies.
10. Data Retention
We do not directly store personal data. Data collected by Google Analytics and Google AdSense is retained according to Google's own data retention policies.
You can review and manage Google's data retention settings at: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7667196
11. International Data Transfers
Our Website is operated from Ukraine. By using our Website, you acknowledge that data processed by our third-party service providers (primarily Google LLC, based in the USA) may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States.
Google relies on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission and other legally recognised transfer mechanisms to safeguard such transfers. For more information, see Google's Data Transfer Frameworks.
12. Children's Privacy
Our Website does not have age restrictions and is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 where applicable under GDPR).
If you believe a child has provided personal information through our Website or through our third-party services, please contact us at admin@convert-image.net and we will take steps to have that information removed.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children's internet usage.
13. Security
While we do not collect personal information directly, we take reasonable precautions to ensure the security and integrity of our Website, including using HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our Website.
The security of data held by third-party providers (such as Google) is governed by their own security practices and policies.
14. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy applies solely to convert-image.net. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Your continued use of our Website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: admin@convert-image.netWebsite: https://convert-image.net
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on April 29, 2025.