Last updated: May 29, 2026

Privacy Policy

We believe privacy is a right, not a feature. Here's exactly how we handle your data.

Overview

GDPR Compliant

ConvertHub ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our online file conversion platform at converthub.io.

We operate on a privacy-first philosophy: your files are processed transiently and deleted automatically. We never sell your data. We never store your files longer than necessary.

TL;DR: Files you upload are processed in memory and deleted automatically within 1 hour. We collect minimal analytics data. We never sell your personal information.

Data We Collect

We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our services:

Information You Provide

  • Files: Files you upload for conversion are temporarily stored during processing only.
  • Email: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address.
  • Contact Information: If you contact support, we store your name and email for correspondence.

Automatically Collected Data

  • Usage analytics: Page views, tool usage frequency, and performance metrics (no personal identifiers).
  • IP Address: Collected for security and rate-limiting purposes, not stored permanently.
  • Browser information: User agent, screen resolution (for UI optimization only).
  • Cookies: Session and preference cookies (see Cookies section).
We do not collect names, phone numbers, or payment information (ConvertHub is entirely free).

File Upload & Handling

Encrypted

All files uploaded to ConvertHub are handled with the following safeguards:

  • Encrypted in transit: All file uploads and downloads use TLS 1.3 encryption (HTTPS).
  • Isolated processing: Each conversion job runs in an isolated container environment with no access to other users' files.
  • No human access: No ConvertHub employees can view, access, or read your file contents during or after processing.
  • No indexing: Your files are never indexed, analyzed for advertising, or used to train AI models without explicit consent.
  • Temporary storage: Files are stored on encrypted cloud servers only for the duration of conversion + a 1-hour deletion window.
AI-powered tools: When using AI features (background removal, AI enhancement), your file is processed by our private inference server. Files are never shared with third-party AI providers unless explicitly stated.

Auto File Deletion Policy

Auto Delete

We operate a strict automatic deletion policy for all uploaded files:

EventDeletion Timeline
Conversion completedInput file deleted within 5 minutes
Output file availableDeleted 1 hour after generation
Session expired / abandonedDeleted within 1 hour
Server rebootAll temporary files cleared

You can also manually delete your output file at any time using the provided delete link in the download interface.

Security Standards

Enterprise Grade

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • TLS 1.3: All data in transit is encrypted using modern TLS.
  • AES-256 at rest: Temporary files are stored with AES-256 encryption.
  • Container isolation: Each processing job is containerized and runs in a sandboxed environment.
  • Rate limiting: API rate limiting prevents abuse and DDoS attacks.
  • Dependency audits: Regular automated security scans of all dependencies.
  • Penetration testing: Annual third-party penetration tests on our infrastructure.
  • SOC 2 Type II compliant cloud: Our cloud infrastructure providers are SOC 2 compliant.

AI Processing Disclosure

AI Powered

ConvertHub uses AI models for certain features. Here is a full disclosure:

AI Features and Data Handling

  • AI Background Removal: Uses a local inference model. Files are not sent to external AI APIs.
  • AI Image Enhancement: Processed on our own inference infrastructure.
  • AI Auto-Captions: Speech-to-text is processed server-side. Audio is not retained after caption generation.
  • AI Compression: ML-based compression algorithms run locally — no external sharing.
Your files are never used to train AI models without your explicit written consent. AI processing is solely for delivering the requested service.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers to operate our platform:

ServicePurposeData Shared
CloudflareCDN, DDoS protectionIP address (anonymized)
AWS S3Temporary file storageEncrypted file blobs
VercelWeb hostingRequest logs (anonymized)
PostHogAnalyticsAnonymous usage events
ResendNewsletter emailsEmail address (newsletter subscribers only)

All third-party providers are bound by data processing agreements (DPAs) compliant with GDPR Article 28.

Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal, privacy-respecting cookies:

CookieTypePurposeDuration
themeFunctionalDark/light mode preference1 year
session_idFunctionalTrack active conversion sessionSession
ph_*AnalyticsAnonymous analytics (PostHog)1 year

We do not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking, or sell cookie data to advertisers. You can clear cookies at any time via your browser settings.

Your Rights (GDPR)

GDPR

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Right to Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing.

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@converthub.io. We will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

ConvertHub is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us at privacy@converthub.io and we will delete it promptly.

Contact Us

For all privacy-related inquiries, please contact our Data Protection team:

Email: privacy@converthub.io

Response time: Within 5 business days (GDPR: max 30 days)

Website: converthub.io