Introduction

JSON Formatter ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our JSON formatting and validation tool.

Important: All JSON processing happens locally in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or have access to your JSON data.

Data Processing

Local Processing

Our JSON formatter processes all data locally in your web browser. This means:

Your JSON data never leaves your device
We cannot see or access your JSON content
No data is transmitted to our servers for processing
All formatting, validation, and minification happens client-side

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

Usage analytics (via Vercel Analytics) - anonymized
Browser type and version
Device information
IP address (anonymized)
Pages visited and time spent
Referrer information

Information You Provide

Contact form submissions (name, email, message)
Feedback and support requests
Feature requests and bug reports

What We Don't Collect

Your JSON data or content
Personal files or documents
Sensitive or confidential information
Login credentials or passwords

How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our JSON formatting service
To improve user experience and website functionality
To respond to your inquiries and support requests
To analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
To detect and prevent technical issues
To send important service updates (if you contact us)

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

With your explicit consent
To comply with legal obligations or court orders
To protect our rights, property, or safety
With service providers under strict confidentiality agreements (e.g., hosting, analytics)
In connection with a business transfer or merger

Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies:

Essential cookies for website functionality
Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns (anonymized)
No advertising or marketing cookies
No cross-site tracking

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
Secure hosting infrastructure
Regular security updates and monitoring
Limited access to personal information
Local processing ensures data never leaves your device

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to data processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Our service is hosted on Vercel's global infrastructure. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@jsonformatter.com
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry
Response Time: Within 48 hours

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page
Updating the "Last updated" date
Providing notice on our website for significant changes

Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.