1. Overview
HEICFREE. ("we", "us", or "our") provides a free, browser-based tool that converts HEIC and HEIF image files to JPG, PNG, or WEBP format. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website.
The short version: your image files never leave your device. All conversion processing happens entirely within your web browser using client-side JavaScript. We do not receive, store, or have access to any of your photos or personal files.
2. Information We Do Not Collect
Because our tool runs 100% in your browser, we do not collect:
- Your image files or any file content
- Converted output files
- File names, sizes, or metadata
- Any personal information you have not explicitly provided
No images are uploaded to any server. No data is transmitted to us during the conversion process.
3. Information We May Collect Automatically
Like most websites, our web server may automatically log standard technical information when you visit our site, including:
- Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring URL
This information is used solely for security monitoring, abuse prevention, and aggregate traffic analytics. It is not linked to any personal identity.
4. Cookies and Local Storage
Our core tool does not use cookies or browser local storage to track users. However, third-party services embedded on our site (such as Google AdSense, described below) may set their own cookies. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or through the consent mechanisms provided by those services.
5. Advertising — Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or by visiting aboutads.info.
For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its advertising services, see: How Google uses information from sites that use our services.
6. Third-Party CDN Libraries
Our tool loads open-source JavaScript libraries (heic2any, JSZip) from the jsDelivr CDN. By loading these scripts, your browser may transmit standard request headers (IP address, browser type) to jsDelivr's servers. These requests are governed by jsDelivr's Privacy Policy.
7. Analytics
We may use privacy-friendly analytics tools to understand aggregate traffic patterns (e.g., number of visitors, most visited pages). Any analytics data collected is anonymized and not linked to individual users. We do not use Google Analytics by default; if we adopt it in the future, this policy will be updated.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
9. Data Security
Since we do not collect or store your image files, there is no risk of those files being exposed through a data breach on our end. For the limited technical data described in Section 3, we implement industry-standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
11. 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. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:
- Email: contact@heicfree.com
- Website: HEICFREE.