Effective Date: November 4, 2025
At Dorchester3D, we provide simple, secure file conversion services. We respect your privacy and collect minimal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our website dorchester3d.com. By using our website, you agree to these practices.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only what's essential:
- Uploaded files: The original file is deleted immediately and the converted file is kept for 4 hours for download, then deleted.
- IP address, country, browser, operating system: This data is gathered anonymously and used only to enhance our service, maintain functionality, prevent abuse, and identify technical problems.
- Ads: Display via Google AdSense (they handle all ad-related data).
Important: We have no user logins and no cookies of our own. Google AdSense (our ad provider) uses its own cookies - see their Cookie Policy and consent popup for details. We do not collect names, emails, payment info, or any personal identifiers.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Files: Convert and deliver securely; auto-delete for privacy.
- Logs: Monitor site performance, prevent abuse, generate anonymous stats.
3. Data Security
- Files encrypted in transit (HTTPS/SSL).
- Secure servers with auto-deletion timers.
- Logs access-restricted.
Our secure UK-based servers host our infrastructure, and we adhere to GDPR-compliant data handling practices.
4. Your Rights and Choices
- View your logs - Please contact us for more information.
- Delete logs or request file purge - Please contact us for more information.
- Control AdSense cookies - Use their popup or browser settings.
5. Retention
- Files: 4 hours.
- Logs: 1 month (then anonymized/deleted).
6. International Visitors
Our service is available globally. By using dorchester3d.com, you acknowledge and agree that your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United Kingdom.
