Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
What We Collect
We collect basic analytics (page views, conversion counts) via PostHog. We do not collect or store the contents of your files.
Client-Side Conversions
Files processed client-side never leave your browser. We have zero access to these files.
Server-Side Conversions
Files uploaded for server-side conversion are processed and immediately deleted. We do not inspect, copy, or retain file contents.
Cookies and Advertising
We use cookies for:
- Essential cookies — session management, conversion preferences
- Analytics cookies — understanding how users interact with our service (PostHog)
- Advertising cookies — Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads on the free tier
Google AdSense and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to ChangeThisFile or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we request consent before using advertising cookies, in compliance with GDPR.
Pro subscribers do not see ads.
Third-Party Services
We use the following services:
- Google AdSense — advertising (free tier only)
- Cloudflare — hosting, CDN, and security
- PostHog — usage analytics
- Stripe — payment processing (Pro tier); we don't store card details
Data Retention
Conversion files: deleted immediately. Analytics data: retained for 12 months. Account data (Pro users): retained while account is active.
Your Rights
You can request deletion of your account and associated data by emailing privacy@changethisfile.com.
Children's Privacy
ChangeThisFile is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Contact
For privacy questions, contact privacy@changethisfile.com.