Last Updated: March 15, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Quick Merge ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

Quick Merge operates with a strict privacy-first approach:

• We do not collect any personal information: You can use all our tools without providing your name, email address, or any other personal data.
• We do not require registration or accounts: There are no sign-up forms, no login requirements, and no user accounts to manage.
• We do not use tracking cookies for personal data collection: We only use essential cookies for site functionality and anonymous analytics.
• We do not store your files on our servers: All file processing occurs 100% in your web browser.
• We do not have access to any files you process: Your files are loaded directly into your browser's memory and never transmitted to our servers.

3. How Our Tools Work

All file processing occurs 100% in your web browser using modern web technologies:

• Files are loaded directly into your browser's memory: When you select files for processing, they are read directly from your device into your browser's temporary memory.
• All processing happens locally on your device: Our tools use WebAssembly and JavaScript to process files entirely within your browser.
• No data is transmitted to our servers: Your files, file contents, and processing results never leave your computer.
• Files are automatically cleared from memory: When you close the tab or refresh the page, all file data is automatically removed from browser memory.
• No permanent storage: We don't save files to your device unless you explicitly choose to download the processed results.

4. Google AdSense and Analytics

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements and Google Analytics to understand website traffic patterns:

• Google AdSense: May use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior across different websites. You can control ad personalization through Google's Ads Settings.
• Google Analytics: Collects anonymous usage data such as page views, time spent on site, and geographic location (country/city level). This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual users.
• Opt-out options: You can opt-out of Google Analytics using browser extensions like Google Analytics Opt-out or by adjusting your browser settings.
• Data separation: We do not combine Google Analytics data with any personal information or file processing data.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to enhance our website functionality:

• Google AdSense: For displaying contextually relevant advertisements
• Google Analytics: For understanding website traffic and usage patterns
• Cloudflare CDN: For content delivery and performance optimization
• Google Fonts: For typography (fonts are loaded from Google's servers)
• Font Awesome: For icons (icons are loaded from Font Awesome's CDN)
• CDNJS: For JavaScript library delivery

These services may collect anonymous usage data as described in their respective privacy policies.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies in the following ways:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Advertising cookies: Enable personalized advertising through Google AdSense

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.

7. Data Retention

Since we don't collect personal data or store your files, there's no user data to retain. However:

• Anonymous analytics data is retained for up to 26 months
• Server logs containing IP addresses are automatically deleted after 30 days
• No file data is ever stored on our servers

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted in Canada. If you access our site from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your country. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request information about what data we have about you (though we don't collect personal data)
• Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of any data we might have
• Right to Opt-out: You can opt-out of analytics tracking and personalized advertising

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@quickmerge.net

11. Security Measures

While we don't store your files, we implement security measures to protect our website:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Secure server configuration
• DDoS protection through Cloudflare

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@quickmerge.net

Address: Quick Merge, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.