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Privacy Policy

Welcome to InstaConvertor. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our unit converter service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use InstaConvertor, you may provide us with:

• Conversion Queries: The conversion requests you make (e.g., "2 cups to ml")
• Voice Input: Audio recordings when you use voice input features (processed locally)
• User Preferences: Settings you choose, such as favorite conversions and history

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on site
• Technical Data: IP address, browser settings, language preferences
• Performance Data: Loading times, error logs, service worker status

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our unit conversion service
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service
• Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide personalized experience
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

We use your browser's local storage to save:

• Conversion history (last 50 conversions)
• Favorite conversions
• User preferences and settings
• Cookie consent status

3.2 Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

• All data is stored locally in your browser
• No personal data is transmitted to our servers
• We use HTTPS encryption for all communications
• Regular security audits and updates

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services to understand how our service is used:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Error Tracking: To identify and fix technical issues

4.2 Advertising

We may display advertisements to support our free service:

• Google AdSense: Contextual advertisements
• Affiliate Links: Product recommendations (clearly marked)

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access your stored data through browser developer tools
• Clear your conversion history and favorites
• Disable cookies and local storage
• Opt out of analytics tracking

5.2 Data Deletion

To delete your data:

• Clear your browser's local storage for our domain
• Contact us for assistance with data removal
• Uninstall the PWA to remove all stored data

6. Cookies and Tracking

6.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies for:

• Remembering your cookie consent preference
• Storing your conversion history and favorites
• Maintaining your session and preferences

6.2 Analytics Cookies

Optional cookies for:

• Understanding how you use our service
• Improving our features and performance
• Identifying and fixing technical issues

7. Children's Privacy

InstaConvertor 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 immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Since we store all data locally in your browser, no international data transfers occur. However, if you use our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new privacy policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Displaying a notification on our website for significant changes

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@instaconvertor.com
• Website: https://instaconvertor.com
• Address: InstaConvertor Privacy Team, [Address]

11. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

• Consent: When you agree to our use of cookies and analytics
• Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve our service
• Contract Performance: To fulfill our service obligations

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights