Privacy Policy

Welcome to Gissoft.net (the "Site"), operated by Gissoft ("we," "us," or "our"). We are dedicated to providing you with efficient PDF converter tools. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information, especially concerning the files you upload and our use of Google AdSense.

By using Gissoft.net, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service to you.

Files You Upload for Conversion:

When you use our PDF converter tools, you upload files to our servers for processing.

Crucially, we do not store these files permanently. Your uploaded files are processed in real-time or temporarily stored for the duration of the conversion process. Immediately after conversion, or after a very short grace period to allow for download, all uploaded and converted files are automatically and permanently deleted from our servers.

We do not review, inspect, or share the content of your uploaded files with any third parties, except as required by law (which is highly unlikely given our file handling policy).

We do not make copies of your files, nor do we claim any ownership rights over them. Your files remain your property.

Automatically Collected Information (Log Data):

When you access or use our Site, we automatically collect certain information that your browser sends whenever you visit any website. This "Log Data" may include:

• Your computer's Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type and version
• The pages of our Site that you visit
• The time and date of your visit
• The time spent on those pages
• Unique device identifiers
• Other diagnostic data

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our Service
• To notify you about changes to our Service
• To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service
• To provide customer support
• To monitor the usage of our Service
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To enhance user experience and improve our Site's functionality
• For advertising purposes, as explained in the "Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising" section

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

• Uploaded Files: As stated, your uploaded files are NEVER shared with any third parties or stored permanently.
• Third-Party Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service, provide the Service on our behalf, perform Service-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Data Security

The security of your data is paramount to us. We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your information, especially regarding the handling of your uploaded files. Our file processing is designed to be ephemeral, minimizing any risk associated with data storage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention

• Uploaded Files: All uploaded and converted files are automatically and permanently deleted from our servers immediately after the conversion process is complete and the download is initiated, or after a very short grace period to ensure successful download.
• Log Data: We retain Log Data for a limited period for analytical purposes and to improve the functionality of our Service.

6. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

• Google AdSense: Gissoft.net uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google Inc.
• DART Cookie: Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet.
• Third-Party Vendors: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits.
• Personalized Advertising: The advertising cookies allow Google and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Opting Out: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.

7. Your Choices and Rights

• Cookies: You have the option to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer.
• Opt-out of Personalized Ads: As mentioned, you can opt out of personalized advertising through Google's Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Children have provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We will let you know via a prominent notice on our Site prior to the change becoming effective and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by visiting our contact page.