ASCII Tool

Last updated May 29, 2026

Privacy policy

This page explains what ASCII Tool processes, why it is processed, how long it is kept, and what privacy rights you can exercise.

01 - Scope

What this policy covers

This policy applies when you visit ASCII Tool, use any tools / features, make a consent choice, or contact us.

  • Tools runs locally in your browser.
  • We do not sell personal data or build advertising profiles.
  • Basic cookieless analytics count traffic without browser storage.
  • Persistent analytics and performance measurement are used only after consent.
  • Cookie categories, browser controls, and opt-out steps are explained in the cookie policy.

02 - Data

What we process

Media conversion
Local

Selected files, previews, conversion settings, and generated ASCII output are used to run the converter in your browser session.

Purpose

Operate the ASCII converter tool

Consent choices
Required

Your consent choice is stored in this browser so optional analytics and performance storage are enabled or disabled according to your decision.

Purpose

Remember privacy and cookie preferences

Analytics
Cookieless / Optional

Our analytics provider may process limited cookieless pageview and page-leave events for basic traffic measurement.

With consent, the provider may also process richer usage, performance, and frontend error signals to help improve the site.

Purpose

Improve reliability and user experience

03 - Lawful basis

Why we process it

Lawful bases and purposes
GDPR requires a lawful basis for processing personal data. The basis depends on the context.

Contract or requested service: to provide the converter you choose to use.

Consent: to run optional persistent analytics, session replay, frontend error capture, and performance measurement.

Legitimate interest: to answer emails, prevent abuse, maintain the site, and count basic cookieless traffic.

Legal obligation: to keep records or respond to lawful requests where required.

04 - Sharing

Processors and retention

Minimal sharing
We do not sell personal data. Service providers process data only where needed to host, operate, secure, or measure the site.
Regional controls
All data and services are EU-based.
Retention
We keep data only for as long as needed for the intended purpose, or as required by law.
How long data is kept
Retention depends on the data type and where it is stored.

Local conversion data remains in your browser and is removed when you clear it, close relevant browser state, or replace the selected image.

Consent records remain in your browser until cleared or changed. Cookieless and optional analytics events are retained according to the active analytics project retention settings (no more than 90 days).

Contact messages are kept only as long as needed to respond, manage follow-up, and keep appropriate correspondence records.

05 - Rights

Your rights

You can make a privacy request at any time.
Contact me at [email protected]. I may need enough information to verify and handle your request.

Withdraw consent for optional persistent analytics and performance measurement at any time.

Receive a portable copy of data you provided, where the right applies.

Complain to your local data protection authority.

For more info on how cookie consent works please view Cookie Policy.

06 - Security

Security and sensitive data

Security measures
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures for the size and nature of this site, including HTTPS in production and limited access to service accounts.
Sensitive files
Because conversion happens locally, images do not leave your local browser. Nothing is uploaded to our servers. We still recommend avoiding selecting files containing sensitive personal data unless you are comfortable processing them on your own device.
Children
ASCII Tool is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from any users, including children.

Questions?

Contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions about this policy.