Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5/25/2026

1. Browser-First Processing

Whenever possible, we process your PDFs directly in your web browser using client-side technology. This means your files never leave your device and are not uploaded to our servers.

2. Server-Side Operations

For advanced operations (such as PDF compression), files may be temporarily uploaded to our servers. These files are automatically deleted within 1 hour of upload and are never shared with third parties. We do not keep backups of your files.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our service. The types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
  • Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve personalized or non-personalized ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
  • Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our site in an anonymized form.

4. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on YourPDFPal. Google may use cookies, including the DART cookie, to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. For more information, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

5. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This data is anonymized and does not identify individual users. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data as described in their own privacy policies:

  • Google AdSense (advertising)
  • Google Analytics (website analytics)

7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

Because most of our processing happens in your browser and we do not retain personal files, there is typically no stored data to access or delete. For any privacy-related requests, please contact us.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect any data processed through our service. All server-side file processing uses temporary storage with automatic deletion. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact

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