Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 1, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At PDF Tools, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our online PDF processing tools.

Information We Collect

Files You Upload

Important: All PDF files and documents you upload are processed entirely within your web browser using JavaScript libraries. Your files never leave your device or get transmitted to our servers.

Usage Analytics

We may collect basic analytics information including:

• Pages visited on our website
• Time spent on pages
• Browser type and version
• Device information (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• General geographic location (country/region level)

Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage for:

• Remembering your dark mode preference
• Storing recently used tools for convenience
• Basic website analytics
• Improving website performance

How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used to:

• Improve our website and tools
• Understand which features are most useful
• Ensure our tools work properly across different devices
• Provide you with a better user experience

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information about website usage for analytical purposes.

Data Security

Client-Side Processing

Our primary security feature is that all PDF processing happens locally in your browser. This means:

• Your documents never leave your device
• No files are uploaded to our servers
• No copies of your documents are stored anywhere
• Processing happens entirely offline after the page loads

Website Security

We implement standard security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all website traffic
• Secure server configurations
• Regular security updates and monitoring

Your Rights and Choices

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality like remembering your preferences.

Data Access and Deletion

Since we don't store your documents or personal files, there's no personal data to access or delete from our servers. Any preferences stored locally can be cleared by clearing your browser's local storage.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services for analytics and performance monitoring. These services have their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics (if implemented)
• Content Delivery Networks for faster loading

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.

International Users

Our website is accessible globally. By using our services, you acknowledge that any information collected may be processed in the United States or other countries where we operate.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact page.