Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-01-01

At JfamStory, we believe that privacy is not an add-on—it is the default. The JfamStory URL Converter is purpose-built to let you encode and decode URLs safely in your browser without sending the content you paste to our servers. This Privacy Policy explains in clear, practical terms what information is—and is not—processed when you use our site, how third-party advertising may interact with your browser, how we secure the limited operational data that may be generated by your visit, and what rights and choices you have. Our goal is to make this policy usable, transparent, and aligned with modern privacy expectations.

1) What We Mean by “Client-Side” Operation

The core feature of our service is converting text between URL-encoded and decoded forms. That conversion logic runs entirely in the browser’s JavaScript runtime on your device. When you paste a URL or a snippet of text into the tool and click encode/decode, the transformation happens locally. We do not transmit the pasted content to our servers for processing, nor do we log it for analytics. This design minimizes data exposure risks by keeping potentially sensitive strings (session tokens, signed links, query parameters, etc.) within your own device.

Put differently: the content you paste into the tool is not used to profile you, is not stored by us, and is not shared by us. If you close the tab, the data you pasted is gone from the session unless you explicitly save it yourself (e.g., by copying the output).

2) Information We Do Not Collect

• No account data: We don’t ask you to sign up, so we have no usernames, passwords, or email addresses for basic tool usage.
• No pasted content: We don’t collect the URLs or text you input into the converter.
• No behavioral analytics for core operation: We do not use analytics to track how you interact with the fields or to fingerprint your device for functionality.
• No clipboard snooping: We don’t access your clipboard beyond the standard browser copy actions you explicitly trigger.

3) Information That May Be Processed During a Visit

While the converter itself is client-side, your browser still makes standard HTTP requests to load the page, stylesheets, and scripts. As with most sites, a small amount of metadata may be generated at the network/hosting layer, or by third-party advertising, summarized below:

• Service/hosting logs: Our hosting environment may briefly retain limited logs (e.g., IP address, user-agent, date/time, request path, response code) for operational diagnostics, service reliability, abuse prevention, and security monitoring. These logs are not used to build individual profiles and are periodically rotated or deleted in line with operational needs.
• Browser storage for preferences (if present): If we store any non-sensitive UI preferences (e.g., last used mode), they reside locally in your browser (such as Local Storage) and are not transmitted to us.
• Third-party advertising cookies: We use Google AdSense to help fund the service. Ad providers may place or read cookies or use similar technologies (as permitted by your browser/OS settings and regional consent where applicable) to deliver and measure ads. See “Advertising and Cookies” below for details.

4) Advertising and Cookies

We display ads via Google AdSense. Advertising networks commonly use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to: (a) deliver ads, (b) prevent fraud, (c) measure ad performance, and (d) sometimes personalize ads based on your general browsing activity. JfamStory does not receive the underlying personal data that ad networks may process; that data stays within the ad provider’s systems. Your choices include:

• Browser controls: Modern browsers let you block third-party cookies, clear stored data, and enable tracking prevention.
• Regional consent prompts: Where required by local law (e.g., EEA/UK), we will present consent options for ad cookies and related processing. You can later update these choices via your browser or OS privacy settings.
• Ad settings: Many ad networks provide dashboards to opt out of personalized advertising. You can also use industry mechanisms (such as YourAdChoices in some regions) if available.

Importantly, advertising cookies do not alter the fact that the converter’s core input/output remains in your browser. Even when ads are shown, the text you paste into our tool is not uploaded to us for processing.

5) Legal Bases and Purposes (Where Applicable)

In jurisdictions that require identifying legal bases for processing (e.g., under the GDPR), the limited processing from our side is primarily for:

• Legitimate interests: Operating a secure, reliable, and user-friendly website; preventing abuse; troubleshooting and ensuring availability.
• Consent: For any advertising cookies or similar technologies that require opt-in consent in your region, the ad networks rely on your consent where required by law.

6) Children’s Privacy

Our service is general-audience and not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has provided personal information on our site, please contact us via the Contact page so we can address the situation appropriately.

7) International Access and Data Transfers

Users may access our website from nearly anywhere. Depending on your location, requests to our hosting environment or to third-party ad networks may be routed through data centers in various countries. Where applicable, those providers are expected to implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers (for example, standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms recognized by relevant authorities). JfamStory itself avoids collecting personal data for the core tool, thereby limiting the need for transfers from our side.

8) Security Practices

We apply standard security measures appropriate for a low-data service. These measures may include transport-level encryption (HTTPS), regular dependency updates, minimal external dependencies to reduce supply-chain risk, and environment-level protections against common web threats. Because our converter runs locally, the best protection for the text you paste is your own device hygiene:

• Use up-to-date browsers and operating systems.
• Beware of copy/paste exposure on shared or unmanaged devices.
• Avoid leaving sensitive text visible on screen; clear it when finished.
• Use a reputable password manager and never paste live credentials if you can avoid it.

9) Data Retention

For core tool usage, we retain no copies of the input or output you process in the converter. Operational logs retained by our hosting provider are kept only as long as necessary for security, reliability, and legal compliance, then rotated or deleted. Advertising providers define their own retention windows as part of their privacy programs; consult their documentation for specifics and opt-out options where available.

10) Your Rights and Choices

Your practical privacy power begins with your browser. You can block cookies, clear site data, and install content blockers at your discretion. Depending on your region, you may also have legal rights such as the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of personal data held by certain controllers. Because JfamStory does not maintain user accounts or store your pasted content, many of these rights have limited applicability to our core service; nevertheless, if you believe we (as a controller) hold personal data about you in server/operational logs or via optional features, you can request more information via our Contact page and we will respond consistent with applicable laws.

11) Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Our site may link to documentation, standards, or learning resources on external domains. Clicking those links takes you to third-party sites with their own privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies. JfamStory is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of external websites.

12) Optional Features and Future Changes

We may introduce optional features in the future—such as short link creation, QR exports, or saved settings—that could involve additional processing. If a new feature requires personal data, it will be explicitly opt-in and documented with clear, specific explanations of what is collected, why, and for how long. We will update this policy to reflect any such changes before they go live, and in certain regions we may request consent where required.

13) Incident Response

Despite our minimal data footprint, we prepare for unlikely security incidents. If we become aware of an event that could materially affect your privacy or the integrity of the service (for example, a compromise of hosting infrastructure), we will investigate, mitigate, and, where required by law, notify appropriate parties. Because we do not store your pasted content, the scope of any incident is naturally constrained; however, we take platform integrity seriously and remediate issues promptly.

14) Accessibility of this Policy

Privacy policies should be readable and accessible. We aim for plain language, a logical structure, and mobile-friendly formatting so you can quickly find the sections most relevant to you. If you need this policy in an alternative format, contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.

15) How This Policy Interacts with Regional Laws

Privacy laws vary by jurisdiction. This policy is intended to provide a global baseline description of our practices and to highlight the areas most relevant to typical users. Where local law imposes additional requirements (for instance, GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA, or similar frameworks), we endeavor to meet those requirements in the locales where they apply. If any part of this policy conflicts with a mandatory local requirement, that local requirement controls to the extent of the conflict for users in that region.

16) Practical Tips for Safe Use

While we minimize risk by keeping conversions on-device, privacy in practice also depends on your habits. Consider these tips whenever you handle URLs:

• Beware of secrets in URLs: Some systems include tokens or keys inside query strings. Treat such URLs like passwords; don’t paste them into unfamiliar tools or share them publicly.
• Check before sharing: Decode a long URL to inspect parameters for personal data before posting it in forums or tickets.
• Use dedicated accounts for testing: If you’re working with staging systems, avoid pasting production secrets.
• Clear the field when done: Use the “clear” button or refresh the page when you finish, especially on shared devices.
• Keep your browser updated: Most privacy protections improve with each browser release; staying current helps.

17) Summary of Our Commitments

• Core conversions run locally in your browser; we do not collect the content you paste.
• We avoid building user profiles and do not require accounts for the basic tool.
• Limited operational data may exist in hosting logs for security and reliability.
• Ads may use cookies/identifiers managed by third-party providers, subject to your controls and regional consent requirements.
• We practice data minimization, employ standard security measures, and publish clear updates when our practices change.

18) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect product, legal, or operational changes. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top. If a change materially affects how your information may be processed, and if required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent as appropriate.

19) Contact

Questions about this policy or our privacy practices? Please reach us through the Contact page. We review inquiries in good faith and aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.

20) Plain-Language FAQ (Quick Reference)

Do you upload my pasted URLs? No. Conversions run locally in your browser; we do not receive that content.

Why do I see ads? Advertising helps keep the tool free. Ad networks may place cookies subject to your controls and regional consent.

Do you keep logs? Our hosting platform may retain short-lived, limited logs for security and reliability. These are not used to profile users.

Can I delete my data? We don’t store your pasted content. If you want to clear ad or browser data, use your browser’s privacy tools.

Will this change? If we add features that need data, they’ll be optional and explained clearly in an updated policy.

Thank you for using JfamStory. We are committed to evolving this policy as the web—and your expectations—advance, while keeping the converter fast, private, and dependable.