Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to PDF Tools. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website.

2. Data Processing

Your files never leave your device

All file conversions happen directly in your browser using JavaScript. We do not upload, store, or have access to any files you process.

When you use our PDF tools, all processing occurs locally on your device. Your documents are never transmitted to our servers or any third-party servers.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Usage Data: Anonymous information about how you use our website (pages visited, features used, time spent)
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device to remember your preferences

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:

  • Pages you visit on our site
  • How long you spend on each page
  • How you arrived at our site
  • Your approximate geographic location (country/city level)

This data is anonymized and used solely to improve our services. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

7. Data Security

Since all file processing happens locally in your browser, your documents are never exposed to external risks. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect our website and any data we collect through analytics.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Opt out of analytics tracking
  • Disable cookies in your browser
  • Request information about data we have collected
  • Request deletion of any personal data

9. 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.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: hello@microbrief.xyz