Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to ClickChange. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle any personal information we collect from you when you use our website.

Information We Collect

When you use ClickChange, we collect and process the following types of information:

  • Video files you upload for conversion (temporarily stored)
  • Browser type and version
  • Usage data and conversion preferences
  • IP address and basic location data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide our video to GIF conversion service
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns
  • Prevent abuse of our service

Data Storage and Security

Your uploaded videos are temporarily stored on our secure servers only for the duration needed to complete the conversion process. Once the conversion is complete and you've downloaded your GIF, the original video and any temporary files are automatically deleted from our servers.

File Size Limits and Free Usage

Our free service allows for video files up to 15MB in size. This limit helps us maintain service quality and prevent abuse. Files are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, serve personalized advertisements, and analyze our traffic. These technologies include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (cannot be disabled)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site through Google Analytics
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve personalized ads based on your interests and browsing behavior
  • Performance Cookies: Help us optimize website performance and user experience

You can control non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect your experience on our site.

Advertising and Data Collection

We partner with Google AdSense to display advertisements. This involves:

  • Collection of data about your browsing behavior and interests
  • Use of advertising cookies to show relevant ads
  • Processing of your IP address and device information
  • Integration with third-party ad networks

Google AdSense may use automated decision-making to select advertisements. You can learn more about Google's data practices and opt-out options at Google's Advertising Policies.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For non-essential cookies and personalized advertising
  • Legitimate Interests: For essential website functionality and basic analytics
  • Contractual Necessity: To provide our conversion service

Under GDPR, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time and object to data processing for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics for website usage tracking
  • Google AdSense for displaying advertisements
  • Firebase for hosting and file storage

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Request data portability

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us at [email protected].