Overview

VCF Converter respects your privacy completely. All file conversions happen entirely within your web browser using client-side JavaScript. Your contact files and personal data never leave your device, are never uploaded to our servers, and are never stored, logged, or transmitted anywhere.

This Privacy Policy explains how VCF Converter ("we," "our," or "us") handles information when you use our website and conversion tools located at vcfconverter.com (the "Service"). This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

Information We Do NOT Collect

Your Files and Contact Data:

• VCF (vCard) files you upload for conversion
• CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML files you process
• Contact names, phone numbers, email addresses, or any personal contact information
• Converted output files or any derivative data
• Any content from your files at any point during or after processing

Personal Information:

• We do not collect names, email addresses, or phone numbers
• No registration or account creation is required
• No personal identifiers are collected or stored

How Our Client-Side Processing Works

🔒 In Your Browser

When you select a file for conversion, it is processed entirely within your web browser using JavaScript. The conversion algorithms run on your device, not our servers.

🚫 No Server Upload

Your files are never transmitted to our servers. The file selection, processing, and download all happen locally on your computer or mobile device.

🌐 Works Offline

Once our website loads, the conversion tools work completely offline. You can even disconnect from the internet and continue using the converters.

🗑️ No Storage

When you close the browser tab or navigate away, all file data is automatically deleted from your browser's memory. Nothing persists.

Limited Information We May Collect

Premium Account Information

For users who create Premium accounts, we collect minimal information necessary for billing and service delivery:

• Email address (provided through third-party authentication providers like Google, GitHub)
• Subscription status and billing information
• Usage statistics for billing purposes (number of contacts processed per month)
• Account preferences and settings
• Authentication tokens (stored securely and automatically expire)

🔒 Important: Your Contact Files

Even with a Premium account, your VCF files and contact data are still processed entirely client-side. We never have access to your contact information, regardless of your subscription status.

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled entirely by Paddle, our secure payment processor. We do not store:

• Credit card numbers or payment details
• Billing addresses
• Banking information

We only receive confirmation of successful payments and subscription status updates from Paddle. For payment-related privacy questions, please review Paddle's Privacy Policy.

Website Analytics

We may use privacy-focused analytics tools to understand how our website is used. This helps us improve the service and ensure it works well for all users. Any analytics we use:

• Do not track individual users or collect personal information
• Only collect aggregated, anonymous usage statistics
• Are compliant with privacy regulations
• Can be opted out of using browser settings

Technical Information

Like most websites, our web server may automatically collect certain technical information:

• IP addresses (automatically deleted from logs after 7 days)
• Browser type and version (for compatibility)
• Operating system (for optimization)
• Referring website (to understand how users find us)
• Pages visited and time spent (to improve user experience)

Cookies and Advertising

Our Cookies

VCF Converter may use minimal cookies for:

• Remembering your theme preferences (dark/light mode)
• Basic website functionality and user experience
• Session management (no personal data stored)

Third-Party Advertising

To support this free service, we may display advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising networks. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Show relevant advertisements based on your interests
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Prevent fraudulent clicks
• Provide anonymous reporting to advertisers

📋 Your Advertising Choices

You can control advertising cookies and personalization:

• Visit Google Ad Settings to manage personalized ads
• Use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool
• Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
• Use ad blocking browser extensions

Your Privacy Rights

GDPR Rights (European Users)

Since we do not collect or store personal data from file processing, most GDPR requests do not apply. However, for any limited data we may collect (such as analytics), you have the right to:

• Access any personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Data portability (receive a copy of your data)
• Withdraw consent at any time

CCPA Rights (California Users)

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Delete personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contactvcfconverter@protonmail.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Data Retention and Deletion

Account Data Retention

For Premium accounts, we retain your account information only as long as necessary:

• Active accounts: Retained for the duration of your subscription
• Cancelled accounts: Billing information retained for 7 years for tax/legal compliance
• Account deletion: All data deleted within 30 days upon request
• Usage statistics: Aggregated data may be retained for service improvement

Automatic Data Deletion

We automatically delete certain data to protect your privacy:

• Web server logs (IP addresses) are deleted after 7 days
• Authentication tokens expire automatically based on security policies
• Temporary session data is cleared when you leave the website
• Inactive accounts (no login for 2+ years) are automatically deleted

How to Delete Your Account

You can request account deletion at any time:

• Email us at contactvcfconverter@protonmail.com with your account email
• We will confirm your identity and delete all associated data within 30 days
• Active subscriptions will be cancelled (you may be entitled to a refund)
• Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone

Note: Since your contact files are processed client-side and never stored on our servers, there is no contact data to delete. Account deletion only removes billing and authentication information.

Data Security

While we cannot secure data we don't collect, we implement several security measures for our website:

• HTTPS encryption for all website communications
• Secure hosting with regular security updates
• No database storage of user files or personal information
• Regular security audits of our website code
• Minimal data collection principle - we only collect what's necessary

🔐 Your Files Are Safe

Since all processing happens in your browser, your contact files benefit from the security model of modern web browsers, which isolate website data and prevent unauthorized access.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since our service processes files client-side and does not collect personal information, the risk to children's privacy is minimal.

If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has used our service and has concerns, please contact us at contactvcfconverter@protonmail.com.

International Data Transfers

Since all file processing occurs in your browser and we do not collect file data, there are no international transfers of your contact information. Any limited website data (such as analytics) may be processed in various countries where our service providers operate.

We ensure that any service providers we use comply with applicable privacy laws and provide adequate protection for any data that might be processed.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we may display a notice on our website
• We encourage you to review this policy periodically

Your continued use of the Service after changes are made will constitute acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: contactvcfconverter@protonmail.com

Website: vcfconverter.com/contact

Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours