Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
Our Privacy Commitment
UnitConverters prioritizes user privacy and data protection. As a free online measurement conversion platform, we implement industry-leading privacy practices to ensure your unit conversion activities remain private and secure. Our client-side calculation approach means your measurement data never leaves your device, providing maximum privacy protection for professional, educational, and personal use.
🔒 Zero Data Storage
Your conversion calculations are never stored on our servers
🛡️ GDPR Compliant
Full compliance with European data protection regulations
🌐 Transparent Practices
Clear policies with no hidden data collection
Introduction
Welcome to UnitConverters ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle information when you use our free online unit conversion tools and website (the "Service").
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information when you visit our website.
Privacy Standards & Compliance
UnitConverters adheres to international privacy regulations and industry best practices:
🇪🇺 GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation
Full compliance with European Union data protection standards for user privacy rights.
🇺🇸 CCPA
California Consumer Privacy Act
Compliance with California privacy regulations ensuring consumer data protection.
🔐 Privacy by Design
Built-in Privacy Protection
Privacy considerations integrated into every aspect of our service architecture.
🏛️ Legal Framework
Multi-jurisdictional Compliance
Adherence to privacy laws across different countries and regions.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Conversion Data Protection: We do not store the numbers or units you convert. All calculations happen in your browser using client-side JavaScript, ensuring your measurement data remains completely private.
- Conversion Data: We do not store the numbers or units you convert. All calculations happen in your browser.
- Contact Information: If you contact us through our website, we may collect your email address and message content.
- Newsletter Subscription: Email addresses for users who voluntarily subscribe to updates (with explicit consent)
- Feedback Data: Optional feedback and suggestions submitted through contact forms
Automatically Collected Information
Minimal Data Collection: We collect only essential technical information required for website functionality and performance optimization, with no personal identification beyond standard web analytics.
- Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use our Service, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze website traffic.
- Performance Metrics: Anonymous data about page load times and conversion tool usage patterns
- Geographic Data: General location information (country/region level) for analytics purposes
Privacy Protection Features
UnitConverters implements multiple layers of privacy protection:
🖥️ Client-Side Processing
All unit conversions are performed locally in your browser. Your measurement values never travel to our servers, ensuring complete privacy for sensitive calculations used in professional, medical, or personal contexts.
🚫 No Account Required
Use all conversion tools without creating accounts or providing personal information. Access professional-grade unit conversion tools anonymously.
🔄 Session Independence
Each visit is independent with no cross-session tracking of your conversion activities. Your measurement history is not stored or linked across browser sessions.
📱 Device Privacy
No app installation required. All tools work directly in your web browser without requiring device permissions or local storage access.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our Service
- Improve and optimize our website
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Comply with legal obligations
- Educational Improvement: Understand which conversion tools are most valuable to users
- Performance Optimization: Ensure fast, reliable unit conversion calculations
- Security Monitoring: Detect and prevent abuse or malicious activity
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
Anonymous Analytics: Google Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users or link analytics data to personal identity.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Google AdSense
Non-Personal Advertising: Ads are displayed based on content context, not personal data analysis. Users can opt-out of personalized advertising through Google's settings.
We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Bootstrap CDN
Our website uses Bootstrap CSS framework loaded from a Content Delivery Network (CDN). This may involve sharing your IP address with the CDN provider.
Additional Third-Party Services
- Content Delivery Networks: Used for fast, secure delivery of website resources
- Email Service Providers: For processing contact form submissions and support communications
- Security Services: DDoS protection and malicious traffic filtering
Data Storage and Security
Privacy by Architecture: Our system is designed to minimize data collection and maximize user privacy through technical implementation choices.
- No Conversion Data Storage: We do not store any of your conversion calculations, input values, or results.
- Local Processing: All unit conversions are performed locally in your browser for maximum privacy.
- Security Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information.
- Data Minimization: We collect only the minimum data necessary for service functionality
- Encryption: All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
- Regular Security Audits: Periodic review of security practices and vulnerabilities
Your Privacy Rights
UnitConverters respects user privacy rights under various international regulations:
Universal Rights: Regardless of location, we provide comprehensive privacy rights including access, correction, deletion, and data portability for all users.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request information about personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request a copy of your personal data
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
- Restriction: Request restriction of data processing
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
How to Exercise Your Rights
Contact us at privacy@unitconverters.com to exercise any of these rights. We will respond within 30 days and provide verification procedures to protect your privacy.
Cookies Policy
Cookie Management: We use minimal, essential cookies and provide clear opt-out mechanisms for non-essential tracking.
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary
- Website functionality
- Security features
- Load balancing
Optional
- Usage analytics
- Advertising optimization
- Performance measurement
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Children's Privacy
Educational Safety: Our platform is designed to be safe for educational use by students of all ages, with no data collection from children.
Our Service is suitable for all ages, including children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Educational Use
UnitConverters is commonly used in educational settings. We ensure:
- No personal data collection from students
- COPPA compliance for users under 13
- Safe, educational content appropriate for all ages
- No advertising targeting minors
International Data Transfers
Global Privacy Protection: We ensure appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, maintaining privacy protection standards regardless of data location.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.
Transfer Mechanisms
- Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate protection
- Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved data transfer contracts
- Certification Programs: Privacy Shield and similar frameworks
Data Retention
Minimal Retention: We retain data only for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal requirements.
- Conversion Data: Not stored (immediate deletion)
- Contact Inquiries: 2 years for support purposes
- Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
- Server Logs: 90 days for security monitoring
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Until unsubscribed
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Transparent Updates: We provide clear notice of privacy policy changes and obtain consent when required by applicable law.
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 and updating the "Last updated" date.
Notification Methods
- Website banner notification for significant changes
- Email notification for subscribed users (when applicable)
- 30-day notice period for material changes
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Privacy Inquiries
- Email: privacy@unitconverters.com
- Response Time: Within 48 hours
- Address: [Your Business Address]
Data Protection
- EU DPO: dpo@unitconverters.com
- Data Requests: data@unitconverters.com
- Security Issues: security@unitconverters.com
Data Protection Officer
If you are located in the European Union, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at: dpo@unitconverters.com
Regulatory Compliance
Multi-jurisdictional Compliance: UnitConverters complies with privacy regulations across different jurisdictions to protect users worldwide.
European Union
- GDPR Article 13 & 14 compliance
- Privacy by design implementation
- Data minimization principles
- User consent management
United States
- CCPA consumer rights
- COPPA child protection
- State privacy law compliance
- Sectoral privacy standards
This privacy policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparent information about our data practices.
Your Privacy is Our Priority
UnitConverters: Professional unit conversion tools with industry-leading privacy protection