Privacy Policy

Last updated:: August 27, 2025

At 1337converter.com, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our leetspeak converter service.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

RobDotEc
Website: robdotec.com
Forum: rob.ec
Contact: Please use the contact form on our forum for privacy-related inquiries

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Text Input: The text you enter into our converter is processed entirely in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or have access to the text you convert.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and navigation paths
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
  • Network Information: IP address (may be collected by third-party services)
  • Preferences: Dark mode preference (stored locally in your browser)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our leetspeak conversion service
  • To improve user experience and website functionality
  • To analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
  • To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): For providing and improving our service, and displaying non-personalized advertisements
  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR): For placing advertising cookies and displaying personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior
  • Legal Obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR): When required by law

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to display ads based on your previous visits to our website or other websites.

With Your Consent (Personalized Ads):

When you accept advertising cookies, Google may collect and process:

  • IP addresses and device information
  • Browsing behavior and interests
  • Cookies for ad personalization
  • Interaction with advertisements

Without Consent (Non-Personalized Ads):

When you reject advertising cookies, we still display non-personalized ads that use only:

  • Current page content (contextual targeting)
  • General location (country/city level, not precise location)
  • Current time of day
  • NO cookies or personal data for targeting

Non-personalized ads do not require consent under GDPR as they don't process personal data for behavioral targeting.

For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy and Google's Advertising Policies.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our site, or by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button in the footer.

7. Data Retention

We do not store the text you convert. Any data collected through cookies or third-party services is retained according to their respective policies. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access (Article 15 GDPR): Request information about your personal data we process
  • Right to Rectification (Article 16 GDPR): Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Right to Erasure (Article 17 GDPR): Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restriction (Article 18 GDPR): Request restriction of processing
  • Right to Data Portability (Article 20 GDPR): Receive your data in a portable format
  • Right to Object (Article 21 GDPR): Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing at any time

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us through:

Forum Contact: rob.ec
Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry - 1337converter.com

14. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated. Please contact your local data protection authority for more information.