What Data We Collect and Process
Input Text
Collection: When you submit text for conversion, it is temporarily held in server memory during processing.
Storage: Your input text is NOT stored in our database.
Retention: Text is discarded immediately after audio generation completes.
Purpose: Used solely to generate the audio file you requested.
Generated Audio Files
Collection: MP3 audio files are generated based on your text input and voice selection.
Storage: Audio files are temporarily stored on our servers with a unique download link.
Retention: All audio files are automatically deleted within 24 hours of generation.
Access: Only you have access to the download link. Links are not publicly listed or indexed by search engines.
Usage Metadata
For registered users, we track:
- Generation count: Number of text-to-speech conversions performed
- Voice selection: Which voices you used (for analytics, not linked to text content)
- Timestamp: When conversions were performed
- Session ID: For anonymous users, a temporary session identifier
Purpose: Usage tracking helps us manage free trial limits and improve service performance.
Technical Data
Standard web server logs may include:
- IP address (anonymized after 7 days)
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop/mobile)
- Page load times
Purpose: Technical diagnostics, security monitoring, and service optimization.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
Text-to-Speech API Provider
FastlyConvert uses a third-party TTS API (OpenAI TTS) to generate audio. Your input text is sent to this API for processing.
Provider commitment: According to OpenAI's API policy, data submitted via API is not used to train models and is deleted after processing.
Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted via HTTPS.
No Sale of Data
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our service. Analytics data is anonymized and does not include your text content or audio files.
Your Privacy Rights
Right to Access
Registered users can access their usage history and account data through the User Settings page.
Right to Deletion
You can request account deletion at any time by contacting support. All associated data will be permanently deleted within 30 days.
Right to Object
You can opt out of analytics tracking using browser settings or privacy extensions.
Data Portability
For registered users, you can export your usage history in JSON format from the User Settings page.
Security Measures
- HTTPS encryption: All data transmission is encrypted with TLS 1.3
- Secure file storage: Audio files are stored with randomized, non-guessable URLs
- Automated deletion: Scheduled jobs run every hour to delete expired audio files
- Access controls: Download links expire after 24 hours
- No public indexing: Audio download URLs include X-Robots-Tag: noindex headers
Free Trial Tracking
To provide the free trial (3 conversions for new users + 3 after signup), we track:
- Anonymous users: Conversion count linked to browser session (cleared when you close browser or clear cookies)
- Registered users: Conversion count stored in your account
Note: Trial tracking does NOT record what text you converted—only that a conversion occurred.
Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and browser local storage for:
- Authentication: Keeping you logged in (if registered)
- Session tracking: Managing free trial limits for anonymous users
- Preferences: Remembering voice selection and speed settings
- Analytics: Google Analytics cookies (can be blocked via browser settings)
See our Cookie Policy for detailed information.
Children's Privacy
FastlyConvert is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided data to our service, please contact us immediately.
International Users
FastlyConvert is operated from the United States. If you access our service from outside the US, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US.
EU users: We comply with GDPR. Your data is protected under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
For significant changes affecting your rights, we will notify registered users via email.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data:
- Email: privacy@fastlyconvert.com
- Contact page: fastlyconvert.com/contact