Privacy Policy

Data Processing & Privacy

🔒 Core Application - Client-Side Processing

Table to Image Converter is designed with privacy in mind. The core table conversion functionality processes data entirely in your browser (client-side). This means:

• Your table data never leaves your device - We don't upload, store, or transmit your Excel/Google Sheets data to any servers
• No data collection on table content - We don't collect, store, or analyze your table data
• Local processing only - Table parsing, formatting, and image generation happens in your browser

📊 What We Do Process

The core application processes your data locally to:

• Parse your pasted table data (tabs, commas, etc.)
• Generate live preview of your formatted table
• Convert the HTML table to an image using your browser's Canvas API
• Provide download and clipboard copy functionality

📈 Third-Party Services & Analytics

To improve our service and provide additional features, we may use third-party services that collect certain information:

Analytics & Usage Data

We may collect anonymized usage data to understand how users interact with our application:

• Page views and navigation patterns - To understand popular features
• Device and browser information - To ensure compatibility
• Performance metrics - To identify and fix issues
• Feature usage statistics - To prioritize improvements
• Error reports - To improve reliability

Note: We never collect the actual content of your tables or generated images.

Advertising Services

We may display advertisements to support the free service:

• Ad targeting cookies - To show relevant advertisements
• Impression and click tracking - To measure ad effectiveness
• Interest-based advertising - Based on browsing behavior across sites
• Demographic data - For general audience insights

You can opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or ad preference centers.

Comment System

If you choose to participate in comments or discussions:

• Profile information - Name, email, or social media account details
• Comment content - Your posted messages and replies
• Moderation data - To maintain community standards
• Interaction history - Likes, replies, and engagement patterns

Comment participation is entirely optional and does not affect the core table conversion functionality.

🍪 Cookies & Local Storage

We use different types of cookies and storage for various purposes:

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

• Application functionality - To remember your formatting preferences during sessions
• Security - To protect against malicious activity
• Performance - To cache application assets for faster loading

Optional Cookies (Can Be Disabled)

• Analytics cookies - To understand user behavior and improve the service
• Advertising cookies - To personalize advertisements and measure effectiveness
• Social media cookies - To enable comment system and social sharing features
• Preference cookies - To remember your privacy and display preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.

🌐 Technical Implementation

Our application uses a hybrid approach for privacy protection:

Core Functionality (Private)

• Static Web Application - Table processing requires no backend database
• Browser APIs - Uses native browser capabilities (Canvas API, Clipboard API, File API)
• Local Storage Only - Table data stored only in your browser's memory
• No External Requests - No API calls to external services for data processing

Enhanced Features (With Data Collection)

• Analytics Services - May include Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, or similar platforms
• Advertising Networks - May include Google AdSense, Media.net, or other ad providers
• Comment Systems - May include Disqus, Facebook Comments, or custom solutions
• Performance Monitoring - To identify and resolve technical issues

📝 Data Lifecycle & Retention

Table Data (Your Content)

1. Input - You paste data into the text area
2. Processing - Browser parses and formats the data locally
3. Generation - Browser converts table to image using Canvas API
4. Export - Image is downloaded or copied to clipboard
5. Cleanup - Data is cleared when you clear the input or close the browser

Analytics & Usage Data

• Collection - Automatically collected during site usage
• Processing - Aggregated and anonymized for analysis
• Retention - Typically stored for 24-36 months depending on service provider
• Deletion - Automatically purged after retention period or upon request

Comment Data

• Storage - Comments stored on third-party platforms or our servers
• Moderation - Reviewed for community guidelines compliance
• Retention - Kept until you delete them or request removal
• Portability - You can request export of your comment data

📱 Third-Party Services

We may integrate with the following types of third-party services:

Analytics Providers

• Google Analytics - Website usage statistics and user behavior analysis
• Adobe Analytics - Advanced analytics and conversion tracking
• Hotjar or similar - User session recordings and heatmaps (optional)
• Performance monitoring - Error tracking and performance metrics

Advertising Networks

• Google AdSense - Contextual and personalized advertisements
• Media.net - Content-relevant advertising
• Amazon Associates - Affiliate marketing for relevant products
• Other ad networks - As approved advertising partners

Comment & Social Features

• Disqus - Comment system with user accounts and moderation
• Facebook Comments - Social media integrated commenting
• Custom comment system - Self-hosted with user registration
• Social sharing buttons - For sharing generated images

Support & Communication

• Customer support platforms - For user assistance and feedback
• Email services - For notifications and updates (opt-in only)
• Survey tools - To gather user feedback and suggestions

🛡️ Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access & Control

• Right to Access - Request information about data we collect about you
• Right to Rectification - Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Portability - Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object - Opt out of certain data processing activities

Opt-Out Options

• Analytics - Use browser Do Not Track settings or analytics opt-out tools
• Advertising - Adjust ad preferences through provider settings or ad blockers
• Comments - Simply don't participate in comment features
• Cookies - Manage through browser settings or our cookie preference center

🔐 Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption - HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Access Controls - Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates - Security patches and software updates
• Third-party Security - Vet security practices of service providers
• Data Minimization - Collect only necessary data for functionality

🔧 Source Code Transparency

This application maintains transparency while balancing functionality:

• Core functionality - Open source code available on GitHub
• Third-party integrations - Clearly documented in our privacy policy
• Data flow transparency - What data goes where and why
• Configuration options - Settings to control data collection levels
• Regular audits - Periodic review of privacy practices

📧 Contact & Data Requests

For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns:

• Privacy Questions - Open an issue on the GitHub repository
• Data Requests - Contact us through the repository or provided contact methods
• Opt-Out Requests - Use provided opt-out mechanisms or contact us directly
• Security Concerns - Report security issues through responsible disclosure

🌍 Legal Compliance

We strive to comply with applicable privacy regulations:

• GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation (European Union)
• CCPA - California Consumer Privacy Act (California, USA)
• COPPA - Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (Under 13 years)
• Local regulations - Applicable laws in your jurisdiction

👶 Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us to have it removed.

🔄 Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements:

• Material changes - Prominently announced on the website
• Email notification - For users who have provided email addresses (opt-in)
• Effective date - Changes take effect 30 days after posting unless stated otherwise
• Archive - Previous versions available upon request
• Consent - Continued use implies acceptance of updated terms