Privacy Policy

1. Privacy by Design

HEIC.dev is built on the principle of "Privacy by Design." Our fundamental technical architecture is engineered to ensure that your sensitive image data remains under your exclusive control at all times. Unlike traditional "Cloud" services, we do not require you to trust us with your files; our code ensures we never see them.

2. Data Processing (The "No-Server" Model)

All image conversion, metadata extraction, and file optimization occurs locally on your device using WebAssembly (Wasm) technology.

• No File Uploads: Your photos are read directly from your local file system into your browser's temporary memory.
• Local Execution: The conversion logic is downloaded once to your browser and executes using your CPU/GPU resources.
• No Data Persistence: Once you close the browser tab or refresh the page, all temporary image data is purged from your device's RAM.

3. Information Collection & Usage

While we do not handle your image data, we collect minimal non-identifiable information to maintain site operations:

• Technical Logs: Standard web server logs (IP address, user agent) are used for security and anti-abuse monitoring.
• Analytics: We utilize anonymized analytics to understand site usage and improve performance. No personal identifying information (PII) is associated with these metrics.
• Local Storage: We may use browser cookies or local storage to save your UI preferences (e.g., your preferred output format).

4. Third-Party Services & Advertising

To keep HEIC.dev free, we utilize third-party advertising partners (such as Google AdSense). These partners may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your previous visits. You can manage your ad preferences via our cookie consent banner or through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Disclaimer.

5. Your Rights

Because we do not store your images or collect personal accounts, we do not have a database of your personal data to export or delete. Your data remains on your device. If you wish to clear your local interaction history with our site, simply clear your browser's cache and cookies.

6. Compliance

Our platform is designed to be inherently compliant with global privacy regulations, including **GDPR** (EU) and **CCPA** (California), by avoiding the collection and storage of personal data entirely. For more details, visit our GDPR Compliance page.

7. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this policy or our technical implementation, please contact our privacy team at: [email protected]