Last Updated: January 21, 2025

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how URL to Markdown Converter (referred to as "we," "us," or "this website") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information. We take your privacy rights seriously and are committed to protecting the security of your personal information.

🛡️ Our Privacy Commitment

We commit to:

• Minimal data collection: Collect only the minimum information necessary to provide our services
• Transparency: Clearly explain how we use your information
• User control: You have control over your data
• Security protection: Use industry-standard security measures to protect your data

📊 Information We Collect

1. Automatically Collected Information

When you use our services, we may automatically collect the following information:

Technical Information

• IP Address: Used for service provision and security protection
• Browser type and version: Used to optimize website compatibility
• Operating system: Used for technical support and optimization
• Device information: Screen resolution, device type, etc.
• Access time: Used for system maintenance and performance optimization

Usage Data

• Pages accessed: Used to improve user experience
• Time spent: Used to analyze user behavior
• Click behavior: Used to optimize interface design
• Conversion records: Saved only in your local browser

2. Information You Provide

• URLs for conversion: Temporarily processed during conversion only, not stored
• Feedback content: Information provided when you contact us
• Preference settings: Language choices, theme preferences, etc.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

• Session management: Maintain your login status and preference settings
• Security cookies: Prevent malicious attacks and abuse

Functional Cookies

• Language preference: Remember your chosen language
• Theme settings: Remember your dark/light mode preference
• Conversion history: Save your conversion records locally (stored only on your device)

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

• Usage analytics: Understand website usage to improve service quality
• Performance monitoring: Monitor website performance and errors

🎯 Purpose of Information Use

We use collected information for:

Service Provision

• URL conversion: Process the web links you submit and convert them to Markdown
• Content display: Show you conversion results
• Feature optimization: Provide editing, copying, downloading, and other features

Service Improvement

• Performance optimization: Improve conversion speed and accuracy
• Feature development: Develop new features based on user needs
• Bug fixes: Identify and resolve technical issues

Security Protection

• Prevent abuse: Detect and block malicious use
• System security: Protect the website from attacks
• Data integrity: Ensure stable service operation

User Support

• Technical support: Resolve issues you encounter
• Feedback processing: Respond to your suggestions and opinions
• Service notifications: Inform about important service updates

🔒 Data Storage and Protection

Data Storage Policy

• No content storage: We do not save the web content you convert or the generated Markdown text
• Local storage: Conversion history is saved only in your browser's local storage
• Temporary processing: Data during conversion is processed temporarily and deleted immediately after completion
• Log retention: Access logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days

Security Measures

• HTTPS encryption: Site-wide SSL/TLS encrypted transmission
• Access control: Strict limitation of data access permissions
• Regular audits: Regular inspection and updating of security measures
• Backup protection: Secure backup of important configurations and code

Data Transmission

• Encrypted transmission: All data transmission is encrypted
• CDN protection: Use trusted content delivery networks
• Third-party services: Partner only with service providers that meet privacy standards

Important Note: These third-party services may collect your information. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

👤 Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:

Right of Access

• Learn what information we have collected about you
• Get detailed explanations of how we use your information

Right of Rectification

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Update your preference settings

Right of Erasure

• Request deletion of your personal information
• Clear local storage data in your browser

Right to Restrict Processing

• Limit our processing of your information
• Opt out of non-essential data collection

Right to Data Portability

• Obtain copies of your data
• Transfer data to other services

Right to Object

• Object to processing of your information for specific purposes
• Opt out of marketing communications (if applicable)

🚫 What We Won't Do

We explicitly commit to:

• Not selling data: We will never sell your personal information
• Not sharing conversion content: Your conversion content is for your personal use only
• Not sending spam: We won't send unsolicited marketing emails
• Not cross-site tracking: We don't engage in cross-site tracking
• Not storing sensitive information: We don't store your specific conversion content

👶 Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for the general public and are not specifically directed at children under 16. If we discover that we have collected personal information from children, we will delete such information as soon as possible.

🌐 International Data Transfers

Due to our use of globalized service infrastructure, your data may be transferred between different countries/regions. We ensure:

• Adequate protection: Data receives equal privacy protection regardless of where it's stored
• Compliant transfers: Compliance with all applicable data protection laws
• Security measures: Use of encryption and other security measures during transmission

📧 Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through the following means:

• Privacy questions: Questions about data collection and use
• Rights exercise: Delete, correct, or access your data
• Security reports: Report security vulnerabilities or privacy issues
• Policy suggestions: Suggestions for our privacy practices

We will respond to your request within 30 days of receiving it.

🔄 Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Service changes: Addition of new features or services
• Legal requirements: Changes in laws and regulations
• Best practices: Updates to privacy protection standards
• User feedback: Improvements based on user suggestions

Update Notifications

When we make significant changes, we will:

• Post notifications on the website
• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you through other means if there are major changes

Continued Use

Continued use of our services after policy updates indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

📋 Applicable Laws

This Privacy Policy is governed by the following laws and regulations:

• Personal Information Protection Law
• Cybersecurity Law
• Data Security Law
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• Other applicable local laws and regulations

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you feel secure using our services.

If you have any privacy-related questions, please feel free to contact us.