Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 21, 2025

Introduction

At Free JSON Formatter ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our JSON formatting, validation, minification, and compression tools.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: Email address if you contact us through our contact form or email
  • JSON Data: The JSON content you input into our tools for processing
  • Feedback: Any comments, suggestions, or feedback you provide

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and tools
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device characteristics
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, and pages viewed
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookies section below)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Provide Services: To process your JSON data and deliver our formatting tools
  • Improve Services: To analyze usage patterns and improve our tools
  • Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical support
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access

Data Processing and Privacy

100% Client-Side Processing

All JSON processing happens directly in your browser. Your data never leaves your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

No Data Storage

We do not store, save, or retain any of the JSON data you input into our tools. Once you close your browser or navigate away, your data is gone.

No User Accounts

We do not require user registration or accounts. You can use all our tools anonymously without providing any personal information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Currently, we do not use any tracking cookies or analytics services, but this may change in the future.

Essential Cookies

Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience. You can opt-out of analytics cookies through our cookie preferences.

Cookie Notice

By using our website, you consent to the use of essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner, including opting out of analytics and marketing cookies. We will notify you of any changes to our cookie practices.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

SSL Encryption

All data transmitted between your browser and our website is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that adequate safeguards are in place.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

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

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material 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 to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

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

Contact Form

Use our secure contact form for privacy inquiries

Contact Us

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible, typically within 24-48 hours.