Privacy Policy for Bank Statement Converter

Introduction

Welcome to Bank Statement Converter (the "Service") available at https://www.convertbankstatement.org (the "Website"). The Service is operated by an individual. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when using the Service.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

1. Uploaded Files and Converted Output

   • What We Collect: Files you upload to the Service (such as PDF bank statements and other statement documents) and the converted output generated from those files (such as Excel/CSV tables). These files and outputs may contain sensitive financial information.
   • How We Process: We process your uploaded files to extract transaction data and generate downloadable output files. Processing may involve OCR and automated parsing.
   • Storage and Deletion: We delete uploaded files and converted output immediately after processing is complete. We do not store your statement files or converted results after completion.

2. Account Information (if you create an account)

   • What We Collect: Your name, email address, and other basic details you provide.
   • Purpose: To manage your account, deliver customer support, and provide any account‑related features you opt into.

3. Usage Details

   • What We Collect: Interactions with the Service (e.g., pages visited, features used), aggregated session data, and timestamps.
   • Purpose: To operate the Service, monitor performance, troubleshoot errors, prevent abuse, and guide product improvements.

4. Device Information

   • What We Collect: Device type, operating system, browser type/version, and basic technical diagnostics.
   • Purpose: To ensure compatibility, debug issues, and optimize performance across devices.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

   • What We Store: Preferences (e.g., theme, locale, recent settings), session state, and optional analytics identifiers.
   • Purpose: To keep the experience fast and consistent, remember your choices, and analyze anonymized usage trends.

6. Payment and Billing Information (if applicable)

   • What We Collect: Payment method details, billing address, and transaction metadata if you purchase premium features.
   • Purpose: To process transactions, manage entitlements, and comply with financial laws. Payments are handled through trusted providers.

Data Retention

• Statement files and converted output: Deleted immediately after processing is complete.
• Operational logs: We may retain limited technical logs (e.g., request metadata, error diagnostics) for a limited period to maintain security, prevent abuse, and debug issues. These logs are designed to exclude the contents of your uploaded files.

Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. Where applicable, we use encryption in transit, access controls, and monitoring. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data:

• Service Providers: With vendors who help operate the Service (e.g., OCR/processing infrastructure, hosting, analytics, payments), bound by confidentiality obligations and used only as needed to provide and secure the Service.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with laws, regulations, or valid legal processes.
• Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, the public, or the Service.
• Aggregated Insights: We may share anonymized, aggregated statistics that do not identify individuals.

International Transfers

Depending on where our service providers are located, your information may be processed in other countries or regions. We take reasonable steps to require service providers to protect information consistent with this Privacy Policy.

Your Choices and Rights

• Preferences: You can manage cookies/local storage through your browser settings. Some features may rely on these settings to function.
• Access and Deletion: If you have an account, you can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.
• Opt‑out: You may opt out of non‑essential analytics where available.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate action.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and update the effective date, if provided. Your continued use of the service after changes become effective signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@convertbankstatement.org
• Website: https://www.convertbankstatement.org

By using the Service, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. Thank you for trusting us with your information!