Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 27, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide our service:

• No personal information: We do not collect names, emails, or personal identifiers
• No video content: Your videos are processed locally and never uploaded to our servers
• Technical data only: Basic usage statistics and error reports (anonymized)

2. How We Process Your Videos

Our service uses client-side processing technology:

• Local processing: All video conversion happens in your browser
• WebAssembly technology: FFmpeg runs locally on your device
• No server uploads: Your video files never leave your computer
• Automatic cleanup: Temporary files are deleted after processing

3. Data Storage

We do not store your content:

• No video storage: We do not save your original videos
• No GIF storage: Converted GIFs are not stored on our servers
• No user accounts: No registration or login required
• No tracking: We do not track individual user behavior

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our minimal use of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Only for basic website functionality
• No advertising cookies: We do not use tracking or advertising cookies
• No third-party tracking: No Google Analytics or similar services
• Browser settings: You can disable cookies in your browser settings

5. Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services:

• CDN services: For loading FFmpeg libraries (no data collection)
• Hosting provider: For website hosting only
• No analytics: We do not use Google Analytics or similar services

6. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your privacy:

• HTTPS encryption: All data transmission is encrypted
• Local processing: Your data never leaves your device
• No data retention: We do not store any user data
• Regular security updates: We keep our systems secure

7. Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

• No data to access: Since we don't collect personal data, there's nothing to access
• No data to delete: We don't store your information
• No data to correct: We don't maintain user profiles
• Complete privacy: Your data stays on your device

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is designed to protect all users:

• No age verification: We don't collect age information
• Safe for all ages: Local processing ensures privacy for everyone
• Parental control: Parents can monitor their children's usage

9. International Data Transfers

Since we don't collect or transfer personal data:

• No data transfers: Your data never leaves your device
• No international concerns: No cross-border data transfers
• Local processing only: Everything happens on your device

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy:

• Notification: Changes will be posted on this page
• Review regularly: Check this page for updates
• Continued use: Using the service after changes constitutes acceptance

11. Contact Us

If you have privacy concerns or questions:

• Email: privacy@videotogif.net
• Website: Contact us through our main website
• Response time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

12. Legal Basis

Our privacy practices are based on:

• GDPR compliance: We follow GDPR principles even though we don't collect personal data
• CCPA compliance: California Consumer Privacy Act compliance
• Privacy by design: Privacy is built into our service architecture
• Minimal data principle: We collect the absolute minimum data necessary