Welcome to txtformat.in. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our free online tools and services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. By accessing and using txtformat.in, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Introduction
At txtformat.in, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy applies to all services offered on our website, including:
Image Editing
Crop, resize, filter and enhance images
PDF Conversion
Convert documents to and from PDF format
Image Conversion
Convert between image formats (JPG, PNG, GIF, etc.)
Google Map Generation
Create and customize Google Maps
Image to Text
Extract text from images using OCR technology
Invoice Generator
Create and customize invoices
Key Principle: We process your files temporarily to provide our services but do not permanently store them on our servers. Your files are automatically deleted after processing.
2. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Files you upload: Images, documents, and other files you process through our tools
- Invoice data: Information entered into our invoice generator (company details, items, prices, etc.)
- Map data: Locations, markers, and preferences for map generation
- Communication data: Information you provide when contacting us via email
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on site, tools used
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- IP address: For security and analytics purposes
- Cookies and tracking data: See our Cookies section for details
Important: We do not require registration or account creation to use our services. You can use all tools anonymously without providing personal information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Information Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| To provide our services | Uploaded files, tool preferences | Performance of contract |
| To improve our tools | Usage data, analytics | Legitimate interest |
| To prevent abuse | IP address, usage patterns | Legitimate interest |
| To respond to inquiries | Contact information, message content | Consent |
| To analyze website performance | Cookies, analytics data | Consent |
File Processing: When you upload files to our services, they are processed in memory or temporary storage strictly for the purpose of providing the requested service. We do not retain your files after processing is complete.
4. Data Retention
We retain different types of information for different periods:
- Uploaded files: Deleted immediately after processing (usually within minutes)
- Temporary processing data: Deleted within 24 hours
- Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security purposes
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized data retained indefinitely
- Contact emails: Retained for up to 2 years for service quality purposes
We implement automated processes to ensure data is deleted according to these retention periods.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, and security. These providers have access to minimal information necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as a business asset.
- Protection of Rights: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of txtformat.in, our users, or others.
Third-Party Services: Our website may include embedded content from third parties (like Google Maps). These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: We use SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Access Controls: Limited access to data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Audits: Security assessments of our systems
- Secure Hosting: Reputable hosting providers with strong security measures
Important Security Note: While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
Recommendation: Avoid uploading highly sensitive or confidential files to any online service, including ours.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request information about what data we have about you
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@txtformat.in. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Notification: For significant changes to this policy that affect how we handle your data, we may provide additional notice via email or a prominent website notification.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Website: https://txtformat.in/
Email: info@txtformat.in
For data protection requests, please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line and provide details about your request to help us process it efficiently.
Note: This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through txtformat.in and does not apply to information collected offline or through other websites, even if linked from our site.