Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. Learn how we handle your data.
Effective Date: April 2025
Pro Edit Tools operates this website to provide free online file conversion tools and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with applicable laws, including GDPR (Europe) and CCPA (California), and in line with Google AdSense program requirements.
1. Information We Collect
- Uploaded Files: Files you upload are processed temporarily for conversion and are automatically deleted from our servers within two hours after processing. We do not retain or review file contents.
- Contact Information: If you use our contact form, we collect the information you provide (such as your name and email address) solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Usage Data: We may collect non-personal, aggregated data such as tool usage counts for service improvement and analytics. We do not collect or store your IP address or other personally identifiable information unless required for legal or security purposes.
- Cookies: See section 3 below.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To process and deliver your file conversions.
- To respond to your inquiries submitted via our contact form.
- To analyze aggregated, non-personal usage statistics to improve our services.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
3. Cookies & Third-Party Advertising
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and for essential site functionality. In addition:
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Advertising Cookies: This website uses Google AdSense to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized ads to you based on your browsing activity.
- Managing Your Preferences: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or AboutAds.info.
- Cookie Consent: You will be shown a cookie consent banner when visiting the site. Non-essential cookies, including those used for advertising, will not be set unless you provide consent, in accordance with GDPR requirements for users in the European Economic Area (EEA).
- Other Ad Networks: If other advertising partners are used in the future, they will be disclosed here with links to their opt-out resources.
4. Data Retention & Security
- File Deletion: All uploaded files are automatically deleted from our servers within two hours after conversion. We do not keep backups or copies of your files.
- Contact Form Submissions: Contact form details are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your request and are never sold or shared with third parties.
- Security: We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data and files against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
5. Your Choices & Rights
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie settings at any time using the cookie banner or by clearing your browser cookies.
- Advertising Choices: For more information on how Google collects and uses data, and to manage your ad preferences, please visit Google Ads Policy.
- Contact: If you have questions or concerns regarding your privacy, you may contact us at support@proedittools.com.
6. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the effective date.
By using Pro Edit Tools, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part, please discontinue use of the site.