Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 20, 2026
Introduction
FlashConvert ("we", "our", "us") operates flashconvert.net (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our file conversion service.
Information We Collect
1. Authentication Information
When you sign in with Google, we collect:
- Email address
- Name
- Profile picture
- Google Account ID
Purpose: To authenticate your identity and provide a personalized experience.
2. Google Drive Access
When you connect Google Drive, we access:
- Files you explicitly select for conversion
- Metadata of selected files (name, size, type)
Purpose: To convert files you choose and optionally save converted files back to your Drive.
Important: We ONLY access files you explicitly select. We do NOT scan, read, or access any other files in your Google Drive.
3. Uploaded Files
- Files you upload for conversion
- Temporary storage during conversion process
Purpose: To perform the requested file conversion.
How We Use Your Information
- File Conversion: Process files you upload or select from Google Drive
- Authentication: Verify your identity via Google OAuth
- Service Delivery: Save converted files to your Google Drive (if you choose)
- Temporary Storage: Store files during conversion (automatically deleted after 30 minutes)
Data Retention
- Uploaded Files: Automatically deleted 30 minutes after conversion completes
- Converted Files: Automatically deleted 30 minutes after download
- Account Information: Stored while you use the service, deleted if you revoke access
- Logs: Server logs kept for 7 days for debugging purposes
Data Sharing
We DO NOT:
- ❌ Sell your data to third parties
- ❌ Share your files with anyone
- ❌ Use your files for training AI models
- ❌ Access files you don't explicitly select
- ❌ Store files permanently
We ONLY share data when:
- ✅ Required by law (court orders, legal obligations)
- ✅ To prevent fraud or security threats
Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- 🔒 HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
- 🔒 Encrypted storage for temporary files
- 🔒 Automatic file deletion after 30 minutes
- 🔒 OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication
- 🔒 No permanent file storage
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View what data we have about you
- Delete: Request deletion of your data
- Revoke: Disconnect Google Drive access anytime
- Export: Download your conversion history (if logged in)
To exercise these rights: Email us at [email protected]
Summary (TL;DR)
- ✅ We only access files you select
- ✅ Files are deleted after 30 minutes
- ✅ We don't sell or share your data
- ✅ You can revoke access anytime
- ✅ We use Google OAuth for security
Your privacy matters to us. 🔒
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