Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your browser or device when you visit. They allow the website to remember certain information about your visit — such as your preferences, session state, or usage patterns — to help the site function correctly or more efficiently on your next visit.

Alongside traditional cookies, websites may also use similar technologies such as:

• Pixels and tracking tags — small image-based or script-based elements that may record how a page or ad is loaded or interacted with
• Local storage and session storage — browser-based storage that can hold more data than cookies and behaves similarly
• Device identifiers — identifiers associated with a browser or device for analytics or advertising purposes
• Scripts — pieces of code embedded in pages that may collect data or communicate with third-party systems

Cookies may be session-based — expiring when you close your browser — or persistent, remaining on your device for a set period. They may be set by FormatOS directly (first-party) or by third-party services that are integrated with the website.

First-party cookies are set directly by FormatOS for the purposes described in this policy. These may include preference storage, session management, security checks, or basic performance monitoring.

Third-party cookies are set by services that are integrated with or connected to FormatOS. These may include:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers
• Analytics and usage monitoring services
• Security and abuse-detection systems
• Performance and content delivery services
• Advertising and ad measurement partners
• Contact form or communication tools

Third-party services operate under their own terms, privacy policies, and cookie practices. FormatOS does not control all third-party cookies, technologies, or data collection practices. Users should review the privacy and cookie policies of third-party services where relevant.

Cookies and similar technologies may support the technical operation of file conversion workflows on FormatOS. Specifically, they may help:

• Maintain temporary sessions during file upload and conversion
• Remember your selected output format within a browsing session
• Detect technical errors in the conversion process
• Support the availability of converted file downloads
• Improve interface performance during file processing
• Prevent abuse, automated scraping, or excessive conversion requests

Uploaded files are governed by the Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, and File Privacy / Upload Policy. Cookies do not grant FormatOS any ownership rights over files you upload. Advertising cookies do not mean FormatOS sells uploaded files or user documents. You remain responsible for the files you upload and convert through the service.

FormatOS may use browser local storage, session storage, or similar browser-based technologies in addition to or instead of traditional cookies. Local storage and session storage are built into modern browsers and allow websites to save data directly on your device.

These technologies may be used to store:

• Your color theme preference (light or dark mode)
• Interface settings or layout preferences
• Temporary session or workflow information
• Performance or caching-related settings

Local storage is different from cookies in that it is not automatically transmitted to the server with each request — it remains on your device until cleared. Session storage is cleared automatically when the browser tab or window is closed.

You can clear local storage and session storage through your browser settings under site data or storage controls. Clearing these may cause preference settings such as your selected theme to reset to default.

If advertising is displayed on FormatOS, you may have options to manage how advertising-related cookies or technologies are used:

• Browser settings — most modern browsers allow you to block or limit third-party cookies, which may reduce advertising-related data collection.
• Device privacy settings — some devices offer system-level advertising preference controls that may limit ad personalization.
• Third-party privacy opt-out tools — advertising industry organizations may offer tools that allow users in certain regions to limit personalized advertising from participating companies.
• Browser privacy extensions — some browser extensions can limit the data collected by advertising technologies.

Blocking advertising cookies or opting out of personalized advertising does not necessarily remove all ads from the website. It may make the ads you see less relevant to your interests. FormatOS does not control all advertising preference systems used by third-party advertising partners and cannot guarantee the effectiveness of third-party opt-out mechanisms.

For full details on how advertising and cookies may interact on FormatOS, see the Privacy Policy.

Some browsers and devices allow users to send "Do Not Track" (DNT) or similar privacy preference signals, such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC), to websites they visit. These signals are intended to communicate that the user prefers not to be tracked across websites for advertising or other purposes.

There is currently no universally accepted or legally mandated standard for how all websites and third-party services must respond to Do Not Track signals. As a result, FormatOS and the third-party services it uses may not respond to every DNT signal in the same way.

Where legally required privacy signals apply and where technically supported, FormatOS aims to respect them in accordance with applicable law. Users can also manage their cookie and site data preferences directly through their browser or device settings, regardless of DNT signals.

FormatOS is accessible to users in multiple countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Canada, Australia, India, and other regions. Cookie and privacy rules may vary significantly by location.

Depending on where you are located, you may have additional rights or choices related to cookies, consent, analytics, advertising, or personal data under local privacy laws. This may include rights to access information held about you, request deletion, withdraw consent, or lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.

FormatOS aims to operate with transparency and respect for user privacy regardless of location. If you have questions about your rights or about how cookies are used, you can contact us through the Contact page. See also the Privacy Policy for full details on how personal information and usage data may be handled.

FormatOS may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the website, the technologies used, applicable laws, analytics tools, advertising systems, or security practices. When changes are made, the "Last updated" date shown at the top of this page will be revised.

Your continued use of FormatOS after an updated Cookie Policy is published constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree with the updated policy, you should adjust your cookie settings or stop using the website.

We encourage you to review this page periodically, particularly if you are a regular user of the conversion tools or have questions about how cookies and similar technologies may be used.