Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 4, 2026
Introduction
SmartMarkdown ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website SmartMarkdown.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our Service.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our core design principle is that your files and documents should never leave your device. This Privacy Policy explains the limited data we do collect and how we use it.
File Processing
All file conversion and processing on SmartMarkdown is performed locally in your browser. Files you upload or paste into our tools are never transmitted to or stored on our servers. We have no access to the contents of any document you use with our tools.
When you download a converted Markdown file, the file is generated locally in your browser and saved directly to your device. No copy is retained by SmartMarkdown.
Information We Collect
Usage Analytics
We use privacy-respecting analytics (no cookies, no cross-site tracking) to understand how our tools are used in aggregate. This includes:
- Page views and navigation patterns
- General geographic region (country-level only)
- Referring website
- Browser type and operating system
We do not collect personally identifiable information through analytics. We do not use Google Analytics or any tracking service that builds user profiles.
Contact Information
If you contact us via email, we collect the email address and message content you provide. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry and do not add you to any marketing list.
Cookies
SmartMarkdown uses only technically necessary cookies. We use a single cookie to store your dark/light mode preference. We do not use advertising cookies, third-party tracking cookies, or any cookies that identify you across websites.
Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted on cloud infrastructure providers. These providers have access to server logs, which include IP addresses and request timestamps, as part of normal operations. We do not sell or share this data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
Because we do not store your files or personal data on our servers, there is no file data to delete or retain. Server logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days for security and diagnostic purposes and then automatically deleted.
Children's Privacy
SmartMarkdown is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our Service, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including:
- The right to access any personal data we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your personal data
- The right to object to processing of your personal data
- The right to data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@smartmarkdown.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "last updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide a notice on our homepage. Continued use of SmartMarkdown after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@smartmarkdown.com
- Website: smartmarkdown.com/about