Overview

At PDFTools, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data and maintain your confidentiality. Our core principle: your documents are yours alone, and we process everything in your browser with zero server storage.

1. Data Processing

Browser-Based Processing: All PDF transformations happen directly in your browser. Your files never leave your device unless you choose to upload them for processing.

No Server Storage: We do not store, log, or retain any files you process. Your PDFs are not sent to our servers, indexed, or backed up.

Automatic Deletion: If files are temporarily processed on our infrastructure, they are automatically deleted within hours of processing completion.

2. Information We Collect

Usage Analytics: We may collect anonymized usage data such as:

Which tools are used most frequently
General geographic location (country level)
Device type and browser information
Performance metrics to improve our service

Personal Information: We do not require login credentials, email addresses, or personal information to use PDFTools. If you contact us voluntarily (support requests, feedback), we will only use that information to respond to your inquiry.

3. Cookies & Tracking

Functional Cookies: We use minimal cookies only for essential functionality:

Theme preference (dark/light mode)
Sound toggle preference
Session management

No Tracking Cookies: We do not use third-party cookies for advertising, profiling, or user tracking.

4. Third-Party Services

PDFTools may integrate with third-party services for specific functionality (e.g., AI features, analytics). These services operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies at:

Analytics providers: Our analytics service has a zero-data retention policy for file contents
AI Services: Any data sent to AI services is for processing only and not used for model training without your explicit consent

5. Data Security

Encryption in Transit: All communication with PDFTools servers uses HTTPS encryption. Your data is protected during transmission.

Browser-Level Security: Since processing happens in your browser, your files benefit from your browser's security sandbox and your operating system's protections.

No Long-Term Storage: We maintain no databases of your documents, so there's no risk of data breaches affecting your files.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Know what data we collect about you
Request deletion of any personal data
Opt-out of analytics (if enabled)
Request information about how your data is used

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@pdftools.app

7. GDPR & CCPA Compliance

GDPR (Europe): PDFTools complies with GDPR regulations. Since we don't collect personal data without consent and process files only in your browser, most GDPR provisions don't directly apply. You can request deletion of any profile data at any time.

CCPA (California): California residents have rights to know, delete, and opt-out. We don't sell personal information. Our minimal data collection practices exceed CCPA privacy protections.

8. Children's Privacy

PDFTools is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact support@pdftools.app immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of PDFTools indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

Email: support@pdftools.app
Contact form: Visit our Contact Us page