1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you load web pages in your browser. They are widely used by web developers to make websites run efficiently, enhance user experience, remember theme preferences, and provide analytical reporting.
Along with cookies, modern browsers support local storage (localStorage), which stores preferences without sending data across network request headers.
⚙️ Manage Your Cookie Preferences on PDFTool4You
You can manage whether personalized advertising cookies and measurement scripts are active during your visit.
Strictly Necessary & Functional Storage
Maintains theme mode (Light/Dark) and ensures browser tools operate locally.
Third-Party Advertising & Measurement (Google AdSense)
Allows Google to deliver personalized ads and frequency capping.
2. Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookies
We partner with Google AdSense to serve ads on our site. Google uses cookies to display ads that are relevant to you based on your browsing activity:
- DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google uses cookies, such as the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads to users based on their prior visits to PDFTool4You and other websites across the web.
- Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
- Industry Opt-Out Portals: You can also opt out of participating ad networks by visiting www.aboutads.info or www.youronlinechoices.eu.
3. Summary of Cookies & Storage We Utilize
| Category | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theme Preference | PDFTool4You (Local) | Remembers System/Light/Dark mode choice across visits | Persistent |
| Cookie Consent | PDFTool4You (Local) | Remembers whether you accepted the cookie banner | 1 Year |
| Advertising & Retargeting | Google AdSense / DoubleClick | Serves contextual and personalized ads, prevents fraud, caps frequency | Session to 13 Months |
4. How to Manage Cookies in Your Web Browser
Most desktop and mobile browsers allow you to modify cookie settings. You can configure your browser to reject all cookies or notify you before a cookie is stored:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Apple Safari: Settings → Safari → Advanced → Block All Cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
5. Cookie Inquiries & Grievance Redressal (India)
In compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and the Information Technology Rules, 2021, you may contact our designated Grievance Officer regarding advertising cookies, consent preferences, or diagnostic data:
Grievance Officer: Pratap Ahirwar
Country of Operation: India
Official Email: ahirwarpratap003@gmail.com
Contact Page: contact-us.html
Response Timeline: Acknowledged within 24 to 48 hours; resolved within 15 days.