Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

a. User-Uploaded Files

When you use our PDF tools (e.g., merging, converting), we temporarily process your uploaded files to deliver the requested service.

Files are automatically deleted from our servers within 60 minutes of processing. We do not store, share, or access your files after deletion.

b. Automated Data Collection

Non-Personal Data: We collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device details, and usage patterns (e.g., pages visited) via cookies and analytics tools.

Cookies: We use cookies to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and support advertising. You can manage cookies via your browser settings.

c. Ad-Related Data

Third-party advertisers (e.g., Google AdSense) may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve PDFzone.cloud.
• To analyze trends and optimize user experience.
• To display relevant ads via Google AdSense and other ad networks.
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent abuse.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

Ad Partners: We use Google AdSense to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and others.

Interest-Based Advertising: Google's DoubleClick cookie enables personalized ads. Learn how Google uses data here.

Opt-Out Options:

• Adjust ad preferences via Google Ad Settings.
• Opt out of third-party cookies at NAI Consumer Opt-Out.

4. Data Security

• Encryption: All data transfers use HTTPS encryption.
• Server Security: Files are processed on secure servers with strict access controls.
• No Guarantees: While we implement industry-standard measures, no online platform is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

• Files: Deleted permanently within 60 minutes.
• Logs: Non-personal data (e.g., IP addresses) may be retained for up to 30 days for analytics and security.

6. Third-Party Services

We integrate with:

• Google Analytics: For traffic analysis. Review their Privacy Policy.
• Google AdSense: For advertising. Review their Privacy Policy.

Third-party links or tools on our site are governed by their own policies.

7. Children's Privacy

PDFzone.cloud is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may:

• Request access to or deletion of your data.
• Opt out of cookies or ad personalization.
• Withdraw consent (where applicable).

Contact us at support@pdfzone.cloud to exercise these rights.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected here with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:

Email: support@pdfzone.cloud

Compliance Disclosures

CCPA (California): We do not sell your data. California residents may request data disclosure or deletion.

GDPR (EU): EU users have rights to access, rectify, or erase their data under GDPR.

Cookie Policy

We use cookies to:

• Enable tool functionality (e.g., session management).
• Analyze traffic via Google Analytics.
• Support ad personalization via Google AdSense.

Manage cookies through your browser settings.