Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

At GifCraft, we take your privacy seriously. Unlike most online tools, we've designed our service with a "privacy-first" approach. Your files and data never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.

Information We Don't Collect

Because all processing happens in your browser, we do NOT collect, store, or have access to:

• Your video or image files
• The GIFs you create
• Your conversion settings or preferences
• User accounts or personal profiles
• Email addresses or contact information
• Payment information (our service is completely free)

Information We May Collect

We may collect minimal, anonymous usage data to improve our service:

Analytics Data

We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand how users interact with our site. This may include:

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• General geographic location (country/region level only)
• Referral sources (how you found our site)

This data is collected anonymously and cannot be used to identify you personally.

Browser Storage

We use browser storage technologies (localStorage and IndexedDB) to enhance your experience:

• History Feature: If you use our history feature, your conversion settings are saved locally in your browser's IndexedDB. This data never leaves your device.
• Preferences: We may store your UI preferences (like dark mode) in localStorage to remember your settings between visits.

You can clear this data at any time using your browser's privacy settings or our built-in "Clear History" feature.

Cookies

We may use cookies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function properly
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (like theme preference)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted on Vercel, which may collect minimal server logs for security and performance purposes. These logs are automatically deleted after a short retention period.

We do not integrate third-party advertising networks, tracking pixels, or social media widgets that could compromise your privacy.

Data Security

Since your files are processed entirely in your browser:

• Your data never travels over the internet to our servers
• We cannot access, view, or store your files
• Your files are only temporarily stored in your browser's memory during processing
• All data is cleared when you close the browser tab or navigate away

Children's Privacy

GifCraft does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13. Since we don't collect user data or require accounts, our service can be used by all ages without privacy concerns.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Use our service without providing any personal information
• Clear your browser's local storage and history at any time
• Disable cookies through your browser settings
• Use browser privacy features (like incognito/private mode)

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, your feedback is welcome. GifCraft is built with privacy-first principles, and we're committed to maintaining transparency about our data handling practices.