Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to OpenAPI YAML JSON Converter ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your information when you use our online tools and services, including our OpenAPI YAML to JSON Converter and related API development tools.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our tools. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

When using our converter tools, you may provide:

• API Specifications: YAML, JSON, or other file formats you upload or paste into our tools
• URLs: When you use the fetch feature to retrieve specifications from external sources
• Contact Information: If you choose to contact us via email or support forms

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, tools used, time spent on pages
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• IP Address: For geographic location and security purposes
• Cookies: To remember your preferences (theme selection, settings)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To operate and provide our conversion tools
• Improvement: To understand usage patterns and improve our tools
• Security: To detect and prevent abuse or malicious activity
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries or support requests
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Processing and Storage

Important: All file conversions and processing happen entirely in your browser. We do not upload, store, or transmit your API specifications to our servers. Your data remains on your device throughout the conversion process.

Local Processing

• File conversions are performed using JavaScript in your browser
• No API specification data is sent to our servers
• Uploaded files are processed locally and not stored
• URLs you fetch are retrieved directly by your browser

What We Do Store

• Anonymous usage statistics (tool usage counts, page views)
• Error logs for debugging (without file contents)
• User preferences (theme, settings) in your browser's local storage

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Content Delivery Networks (CDN): For loading CSS and JavaScript libraries
• Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics (if applicable)
• Hosting: Our website infrastructure

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage to:

• Remember your theme preference (light/dark mode)
• Store tool settings (indentation, validation preferences)
• Analyze anonymous usage patterns

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all communications
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to any collected data
• No storage of sensitive API specification data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about data we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data
• Opt-out: Opt-out of analytics and marketing communications

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers

If you access our services from outside France, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in France or other countries where our service providers operate.

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 and updating the "Last updated" date.

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Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on:

• Consent: When you use our tools and accept cookies
• Legitimate Interests: To provide and improve our services
• Legal Obligations: When required by law