Purpose of Policy
GROUP CONVERT LLC ("Group Convert” or “we” or “us”) is committed to respecting the privacy rights of visitors and other users of groupconvert.com (the “Site”). We created this Privacy Policy (“Policy”) to give you confidence as you visit and use the Site and to demonstrate our commitment to fair information practices. This Policy applies to the Site and the Group Convert Chrome Extension and not to any other website that you may be able to access from the Site, each of which may have data collection and use practices and policies that differ materially from this Policy. By visiting the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information under the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
In operating the Site, we collect personal information from you in several situations. The first is if you sign up to receive a free cheat sheet at which time we collect your e-mail address and name. The second is if you should contact us via the “Contact” page. In doing so, you will be asked to provide us with your name and e-mail address. The third is if you leave a comment on a blog post. In doing so, you may be asked for your name and other information. Additionally, if you use our Group Convert Chrome browser extension, information may be accessed and processed as described in the Chrome Extension section below. You are not required to provide us with information via these methods to use and enjoy the site.
AUTOMATIC COLLECTION.
Our servers automatically recognize visitor’s domain names and IP addresses (the number assigned to computers on the Internet). No personal information about you is revealed in this process. The Site may also gather anonymous “traffic data” that does not personally identify you, but that may be helpful for marketing purposes or for improving the services we offer.
COOKIES.
From time to time, we may use the standard “cookies” feature of major browser applications. Cookies are small data files that are served by our platform and stored on your device. The Site uses cookies generated by us or third parties for a variety of purposes including to operate and personalize the website. Cookies may also be used to track how you use the site and to target ads to you on other websites. We may use cookies from third party social sites and programs including, but not limited to, Facebook, Google Plus and Twitter. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser or independent programs available online. However, if you choose to disable this function, your experience at our Site may be diminished as some features may not work as they were intended.
To opt out of being targeted via these cookies please visit: www.aboutads.info/choices
SPONSORS AND ADVERTISERS.
We may decide to accept sponsorships and advertisements on the Site. Should this occur, you should assume said sponsors and advertisers will be given access to the impressions and click data on their marketing pieces. Your personally identifiable information will not be shared with these sponsors or advertisers. Use of Your Information In operating the Site, we may use your data in the following ways:
PERSONAL INFORMATION.
We do not disclose your personally identifiable information to any third parties other than those that we use to facilitate the functioning of the Site, such as a hosting company and e-mail program for mailings.
ANONYMOUS INFORMATION.
We use anonymous information to analyze our Site traffic. In addition, we may use anonymous IP addresses to help diagnose problems with our server, to administer our site or to display the content according to your preferences. Traffic and transaction information may also be shared with business partners and advertisers on an aggregate and anonymous basis.
USE OF COOKIES.
Promotions or advertisements displayed on the Site may contain cookies. We do not have access to or control over information collected by outside advertisers on the Site.
DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.
We may disclose any information we have for you if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary under the following circumstances:
(i) to conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served upon us;
(ii) to protect and defend our rights, property or the users of the Site; and
(iii) to act under exigent circumstances to protect the safety of the public or users of the Site.
SALE OF INFORMATION.
In order to accommodate changes in our business, we may sell portions of the Site or our company, including the information collected through this Site. If Group Convert LLC or substantially all of its assets are acquired, user information may be one of the assets transferred to the acquirer.
Security
The Site has security measures in place to prevent the loss, misuse and alteration of the information that we obtain from you, but we make no assurances about our ability to prevent any such loss to you or to any third party arising
Third Party Websites
From time to time, the Site may contain links to other websites. If you choose to visit those websites, it is important to understand our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use do not extend to those sites. It is your responsibility to review the privacy policies and terms of use of those websites to confirm that you understand and agree with the terms.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Policy or our practices related to the Site, please feel free to contact us using the “Contact” link here.
Updates & Changes
We reserve the right, at any time, to add to, change, update and modify this Policy to reflect changes in our practices. Any changes to this Policy in the future will be posted to the Site. It is your responsibility to review this Policy from time to time to ensure that you accept all of its terms. If you have signed up for e-mail communications from us, we will notify you of the Privacy Policy changes by e-mail as well. Your continued use of the Site will indicate your agreement to such changes.
Group Convert Chrome Extension — User Data Practices
The Group Convert Chrome Extension does not store personal or sensitive user data on Group Convert's servers.
The extension processes information necessary to provide its user-requested functionality within the user's browser. When a user chooses to export information using Group Convert, the extension transmits the selected information directly to a Google Sheet designated and controlled by that user.
Data Collection: Group Convert does not independently collect or retain personal or sensitive user data accessed through the Chrome Extension on Group Convert's servers.
Data Handling: Information accessed by the extension is processed only as necessary to perform the functionality requested by the user, including exporting selected information to the user's designated Google Sheet.
Data Storage: Group Convert does not store personal or sensitive user data accessed through the extension on Group Convert's servers. Exported information is stored in the Google Sheet selected and controlled by the user.
Data Sharing: Group Convert does not sell user data or share it with advertisers or unrelated third parties. Information exported at the user's direction is transmitted to the user's designated Google Sheet through Google services solely to provide the requested functionality.
Data Retention: Group Convert does not retain exported personal or sensitive user data on Group Convert's servers. Data exported to a user's Google Sheet is controlled by the user and subject to the user's Google account and Google's applicable data practices.
Updated Privacy Policy For Chrome Extension Web Store Submission:
### Group Convert Chrome Extension — User Data Privacy & Practices
This section applies specifically to the Group Convert Chrome browser extension (Item ID: hmfojimmcgpkcploafgmaofmhhcadgdh).
#### 1. Data Collection
The Group Convert extension only collects and accesses data that is strictly necessary to perform its single user-facing function: extracting approved Facebook Group membership request details and exporting them to a destination designated by the user.
* **Types of Data Collected:** When a user explicitly initiates an export or approval action within a Facebook Group where they hold administrative/moderator permissions, the extension extracts:
* Member names and profile URLs.
* Answers provided to group membership questions (which may include user-submitted email addresses or phone numbers).
* Date and timestamp of approval/extraction.
* **Authentication Data:** The extension may store license keys or user authentication tokens locally in your browser storage (`chrome.storage.local`) to verify your active subscription status.
Account Login Credentials: When you sign in to your Group Convert account through the extension, the extension collects the email address and password you enter and transmits them over an encrypted connection (HTTPS/TLS) to Group Convert's servers, solely to authenticate your account and verify your active subscription. Your login credentials are used only for authentication — they are never sold, shared with advertisers, or used for any other purpose.
* **No Incidental Browsing History:** Group Convert does not monitor, track, collect, or store your browsing activity, website visits, search queries, or activity outside the specific Facebook Group pages where the tool is actively executed.
#### 2. Data Handling and Use
Group Convert processes user data strictly to deliver its core functionality:
* The extension parses the visible text of approved group requests inside your active browser session.
* The data is formatted and transmitted directly to the user's connected destination (such as a user-designated Google Sheet via Google APIs or webhooks configured by the user).
* We do not use user data for personalized advertising, lead scoring for third parties, lending, credit-worthiness evaluations, or any secondary commercial purposes.
#### 3. Data Storage and Retention
* **Zero Server Storage:** Group Convert LLC does not store, host, or retain personal or sensitive user data extracted from Facebook Groups on Group Convert servers or databases. All data remains exclusively within the user’s local browser session until it is pushed directly to the user's chosen spreadsheet.
* **Local Browser Storage:** Operational configuration data (such as sheet mapping settings, column headers, and license verification tokens) is stored locally on the user's device using the browser’s local storage APIs. This data is retained only as long as the extension remains installed.
* **Data Deletion:** Because data is never retained on our servers, users maintain full ownership and control over deletion:
* To delete local configuration data, you can clear extension data or uninstall the extension from `chrome://extensions`.
* To delete exported contact data, you can manage or delete the rows directly within your connected Google Sheet or Google Drive account.
#### 4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
* **No Sale of Personal Data:** Group Convert does not sell, rent, license, or monetize any user data to third parties, data brokers, or advertising networks under any circumstances.
* **Third-Party Service Providers:** User data is transmitted solely to third-party endpoints explicitly authenticated and authorized by the user:
* **Google Services (Google Sheets API):** When exporting, data is sent directly to the Google account and spreadsheet authenticated by the user via secure Google OAuth APIs.
* **Legal Disclosures:** We will disclose information only if required by valid legal process (e.g., subpoena, court order), or to protect our rights, safety, or legal compliance, to the extent such data exists within our possession.
#### 5. Data Security and Transmission
All communication between the extension and external APIs (including Google Sheets and Group Convert licensing verification servers) is encrypted in transit using industry-standard Transport Layer Security (TLS/HTTPS).