Privacy & Cookies Policy

We value your privacy. All Format processes files directly in your browser whenever possible, ensuring your data never leaves your device. A few tools may temporarily connect to secure servers for complex conversions, and temporary files are deleted immediately after processing.

Cookies We Use

Cookies help remember your preferences and enable analytics/ads where you’ve consented.

NamePurposeTypeRetention
allformat_cookie_consentStores your cookie/analytics consent state.Strictly necessary12 months
localStorage: demo_auth_emailHolds demo sign-in email for login preview.Functional (local only)Until cleared
_ga / gtagAnonymous usage analytics to improve performance.Analytics (consent-based)Up to 24 months
  • Consent (allformat_cookie_consent): remembers whether you accepted cookies and analytics tracking.
  • Auth (local storage): stores demo sign-in email locally for login preview.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our tools and performance.

Advertising & Third-Party Services

We use Google AdSense to display relevant ads. AdSense uses cookies to personalize content and measure performance. Learn more about how Google uses data on partner sites at Google Partner Sites Policy.

What we don’t do
  • No sale of personal data.
  • No long-term storage of uploaded files for conversions.
  • No social tracking pixels outside of anonymized analytics.
What we may do
  • Serve contextual ads via AdSense if consented.
  • Use anonymous usage metrics to improve tools.
  • Perform temporary server conversions for complex tasks.

Data Retention

We do not retain or share your uploaded files. Temporary data is automatically purged once processing is complete. Email information (if provided) is stored only locally in your browser.

  • Uploaded files (server-side flows): deleted immediately after conversion.
  • Local-only tools: files never leave your device.
  • Support emails/forms: retained only as long as necessary to respond.

Your Choices

You can clear cookies and local storage at any time from your browser settings. This will reset cookie consent and sign-in data.

Manage cookies

Clear site data in your browser. If we ship a cookie banner, use it to update consent.

Local storage

Remove demo auth info via DevTools → Application → Local Storage → this domain.

Privacy FAQ

Do you read my files?

For local-only tools, no — files never leave your device. For server-required conversions, files are processed transiently and deleted immediately after completion.

Can I opt out of analytics and ads?

Yes. Decline consent in the banner (where available) or block third-party cookies in your browser.

How long is data kept?

Only as long as necessary for the requested operation. Temporary files are purged right after processing.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Reach us anytime.