Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Overview

Welcome to PDFTool4You ("we", "us", "our", or "the Service"). We are committed to safeguarding the digital privacy and personal data of every individual who accesses our website at pdftool4you.in. This Privacy Policy clarifies how information is gathered, utilized, disclosed, and protected when you interact with our suite of client-side document utilities.

By accessing or using PDFTool4You, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any segment of this policy, we advise you to discontinue use of the site.

2. File Data & Local Browser Architecture

The cornerstone of PDFTool4You is privacy by design:

• No Server Upload: When you select a file (PDF, JPG, PNG) using our file drop areas, the file is read into your browser's private local memory (HTML5 File API, JavaScript ArrayBuffer, and HTML Canvas).
• Local Processing: All compression algorithms, page merging logic, page splitting, and watermarking execute solely on your device CPU/GPU.
• Immediate Disposal: Once you close the tab or reload the window, all file data held in volatile browser memory is immediately freed by your browser's garbage collector.

4. Cookies & Web Storage Technologies

Cookies are minute text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you browse websites. PDFTool4You uses cookies and browser local storage strictly for functional and advertising purposes:

• Functional Local Storage: We use your browser's localStorage to remember your theme choice (System Default, Light, or Dark mode) and your cookie preferences. No personal identity is stored.
• Advertising & Analytics Cookies: Third-party partners like Google AdSense set cookies to deliver relevant advertisements, track campaign effectiveness, and prevent fraudulent impressions or click spam.

You can instruct your web browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being transmitted. However, certain advertising preference options or UI settings may not persist if cookies and web storage are completely blocked.

5. Log Files & Diagnostic Data

Like standard web hosting environments, our web servers may automatically log standard request metadata when your browser requests website assets (such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript files, or fonts). These server logs may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
• Browser model and version
• Operating system type
• Referring and exit web pages
• Date and time stamps of requests

This standard diagnostic data is utilized exclusively for server performance monitoring, DDoS mitigation, network security, and infrastructure administration. It is never associated with any user document content.

6. European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance

For visitors residing in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you possess distinct legal rights regarding personal data under the GDPR:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of any personal information we maintain.
• Right to Rectification: You may request corrections to any information you believe is inaccurate.
• Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal contact data or communication history under applicable legal conditions.
• Right to Restrict or Object to Processing: You may object to or restrict processing of your data, including personalized advertising cookies.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where data processing is rooted in consent (such as personalized advertising cookies), you retain the right to revoke consent at any moment via our Cookie Settings.

Because we do not store your documents, files, or user accounts, there is zero persistent file data held by PDFTool4You.

7. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA)

For California residents, the California Consumer Privacy Act provides specific rights regarding personal information:

• Notice of Collection: We do not collect names, addresses, Social Security numbers, or file contents. We only process technical internet identifiers (IP address, device identifiers) through third-party advertising partners.
• Right to Opt Out of the Sale or Sharing of Personal Information: We do not sell your personal information or document contents to third parties. Under California law, the use of third-party advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. You can opt out via Google Ads Settings or by blocking third-party advertising cookies in your browser.
• Non-Discrimination: We will never discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

8. Compliance with Indian Laws (DPDP Act 2023 & IT Act 2000)

PDFTool4You is operated from India. We are committed to adhering to all applicable Indian laws regarding data privacy and electronic communications, notably the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act, 2023) and the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act, 2000) along with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

9. Children's Online Privacy Protection (COPPA & DPDP Section 9)

Protecting the privacy of minors is of paramount importance. In accordance with COPPA and Section 9 of the Indian DPDP Act 2023, PDFTool4You does not knowingly track or process personal data of children under the age of 18 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a minor has submitted personal contact details, please notify our Grievance Officer immediately for expedited removal.

10. Data Security & Technical Safeguards

In accordance with Reasonable Security Practices under Rule 3 of the IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, we implement strict HTTPS/TLS cryptographic transport security across our entire domain, protecting users against eavesdropping and data manipulation.