Cookie Policy
Here's what cookies we use and why. Spoiler: not many, and you can turn them off. We try to be as non-creepy as possible.
🍪 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are tiny files websites save on your computer. We use them to remember your settings and keep the lights on (through ads). Nothing scary.
📋 How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
Necessary for the converter to function properly
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| converter-settings | Store your quality and format preferences | Local Storage | 1 year |
| theme-preference | Remember dark/light mode selection | Local Storage | 1 year |
| consent-preferences | Store your cookie consent choices | Local Storage | 1 year |
| pwa-cache | Enable offline functionality (Service Worker) | Cache Storage | Until manually cleared |
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how users interact with our converter
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| plausible_session | Cookieless analytics session tracking | Memory only | Session |
| performance-metrics | Track conversion performance and errors | Local Storage | 7 days |
Advertising Cookies
Support our free service through privacy-respecting ads
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| google-adsense | Serve contextual advertisements | HTTP Cookie | Varies (Google managed) |
| ad-consent | Store advertising consent preferences | Local Storage | 1 year |
🔧 Technical Implementation
💾 Local Storage Usage
We primarily use browser Local Storage instead of traditional cookies for better performance and privacy.
⚙️ Service Worker Cache
Our PWA uses Service Worker caching to enable offline functionality and faster loading.
🔗 Third-Party Services
📊 Analytics (Plausible)
Privacy-First Analytics
- • No personal data collection
- • No cross-site tracking
- • Anonymized visitor counts
- • GDPR and CCPA compliant
- • No cookies stored on your device
Data Collected
- • Page views and referrers
- • Browser and device type
- • Country (from IP address)
- • Conversion usage patterns
- • Performance metrics
📺 Advertising (Google AdSense)
How Ads Work
- • Contextual ads based on page content
- • No personal targeting by default
- • Google Consent Mode v2 integration
- • EU privacy-compliant serving
- • Fixed placement areas only
Your Control
- • Opt out via consent banner
- • Visit Google Ad Settings
- • Use ad blockers (we understand)
- • Clear cookies anytime
- • Contact us for concerns
⚙️ Managing Your Cookie Preferences
🎛️ Cookie Control Panel
You can manage your cookie preferences through several methods:
On Our Website
- • Use the consent banner when visiting
- • Access preferences through footer link
- • Change settings anytime
- • Clear all data with one click
In Your Browser
- • Clear cookies and local storage
- • Block third-party cookies
- • Use private/incognito mode
- • Install ad blockers
Chrome
- 1. Settings → Privacy and security
- 2. Cookies and other site data
- 3. See all cookies and site data
- 4. Find heictojpg.com and remove
Firefox
- 1. Settings → Privacy & Security
- 2. Cookies and Site Data
- 3. Manage Data
- 4. Search heictojpg.com and remove
Safari
- 1. Preferences → Privacy
- 2. Manage Website Data
- 3. Search heictojpg.com
- 4. Remove selected data
📞 Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie usage, need help managing your preferences, or want to report any issues, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Contact Methods
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, through other communication channels.