Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PDF Drive. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you visit our website and use our services.

PDF Drive is designed with privacy in mind. All PDF processing happens locally in your browser using client-side JavaScript, which means your files never leave your device.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide and improve our services:

Usage Data

• IP address and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website and search terms used
• Device type and operating system

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve our PDF tools and services
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize website performance
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• To communicate important updates about our services

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

6. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to provide essential functionality and improve your experience:

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, since all PDF processing happens locally in your browser, the security of your files depends primarily on your device security.

We use HTTPS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another service
• Right to Object: You can object to processing of your personal data

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information

Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

12. Changes to This Privacy 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. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.