Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Global Currency Converter ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle information when you use our currency conversion tool at exchangeratenow.com.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

Currency Conversion Data: When you use our currency converter, the amounts and currencies you enter are processed entirely in your web browser using JavaScript. We do NOT send this information to our servers, and we do NOT store any conversion amounts or currency pairs you select.

2. Automatically Collected Information

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics. This may include:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type (mobile/desktop)
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location (country/city level only, derived from IP address)
• Technical Data: Screen resolution, language preferences

Important: Google Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users from this data.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following cookies:

• Google Analytics Cookies: Track anonymous usage patterns (e.g., _ga, _gid, _gat)
• No Third-Party Advertising Cookies: We do NOT use advertising cookies or sell your data to advertisers

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, this may affect website functionality and analytics.

How We Use Your Information

We use the automatically collected information for:

• Website Improvement: Understanding which features are most used to improve user experience
• Performance Monitoring: Identifying technical issues and optimizing site speed
• Traffic Analysis: Understanding visitor trends and popular currency pairs
• Security: Detecting and preventing abuse or malicious activity

We do NOT:

• Sell your data to third parties
• Use your data for targeted advertising
• Store your conversion amounts or financial information
• Require registration or account creation
• Collect personal identification information (name, email, etc.)

Third-Party Services

Exchange Rate API

We fetch real-time exchange rates from ExchangeRate-API (https://www.exchangerate-api.com/). When our website loads exchange rate data:

• Your browser makes a direct request to their API
• They may collect standard web request information (IP address, user agent)
• They do NOT see the amounts you're converting
• Review their privacy policy at: ExchangeRate-API Terms

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google may collect:

• Anonymous browsing behavior
• Device and browser information
• Approximate geographic location

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

Opt out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Data Security

We take security seriously:

• HTTPS Encryption: All traffic to our website is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• No Data Storage: We don't store conversion amounts, so there's no financial data to breach
• Client-Side Processing: All conversions happen in your browser, not on our servers
• Regular Updates: We keep our website software and dependencies up to date

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We make no guarantees about data security. Use at your own risk.

Your Privacy Rights

Right to Access and Control

Since we don't collect personal information, there is no personal data to access, modify, or delete. Your conversion data never leaves your device.

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Do Not Track

Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals may be honored. However, we make no guarantees about tracking practices. Use at your own risk.

International Users

Our website is accessible worldwide. If you are accessing from outside the United States:

• Your data may be processed in the United States or other countries
• Data protection laws may differ from your country
• By using our service, you consent to this transfer

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA):

• Legal Basis: We process data based on legitimate interest (website analytics)
• Data Minimization: We collect only anonymous, non-personal data
• Right to Object: You can opt out of analytics by disabling cookies or using ad blockers

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

For California residents:

• We do NOT sell your personal information
• We do NOT collect personal information beyond anonymous analytics
• You have the right to know what data we collect (see "Information We Collect" above)

External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., in FAQs or informational content). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our practices
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• New features or services

If changes are made:

• The "Last Updated" date may be updated
• Changes may or may not be announced
• Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance

Questions About This Policy

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can review this page at any time or discontinue use of our website if you do not agree with our privacy practices.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our use of cookies and analytics as described above. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our website.

Summary

In Plain English:

• ✅ We don't collect your personal information
• ✅ We don't store your conversion amounts
• ✅ We don't sell your data
• ✅ We use Google Analytics for anonymous usage stats
• ✅ All conversions happen in your browser
• ✅ You can disable cookies anytime

We believe in transparency and minimal data collection. Your financial privacy is important, which is why we built our converter to work entirely in your browser without storing any conversion data.