Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 17, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to PDFormat ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our free online document conversion service at pdformat.com (the "Service").

2. Information We DO NOT Collect

Because all conversions happen entirely in your web browser, we want to be crystal clear about what we DO NOT collect:

• Your Files: We never receive, upload, store, or have any access to the documents you convert.
• File Contents: We cannot see what's inside your PDFs, images, or any other files you process.
• Personal Information: We do not require you to create an account, provide your name, email address, or any other personal information to use our Service.
• Login Credentials: There are no user accounts, so we don't collect usernames or passwords.

3. How Our Service Works

PDFormat uses client-side JavaScript libraries that run entirely in your web browser. When you upload a file:

1. The file is loaded into your browser's memory
2. Conversion happens using JavaScript running on your device
3. The converted file is generated in your browser
4. You download the converted file directly from your browser
5. No data is ever transmitted to our servers or any third-party servers

4. Information We May Collect

While we don't collect your files or personal information, we may collect limited analytics data to improve our Service:

4.1 Analytics Data

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymous usage data, including:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
• Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
• Referring website

This data is aggregated and anonymized. It helps us understand how people use our Service so we can improve it.

4.2 Cookies and Local Storage

We may use cookies and browser local storage for:

• Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences (e.g., selected conversion tool)
• Analytics Cookies: To track anonymous usage statistics
• Advertising Cookies: For serving ads through Google AdSense (see section 5 below)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google AdSense

We display advertisements through Google AdSense to support our free Service. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

5.2 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

We use third-party CDNs (like Cloudflare and cdnjs.com) to deliver JavaScript libraries for PDF processing. These services may log basic technical information like IP addresses for security and performance purposes.

6. Data Security

Since your files never leave your device, they are inherently secure from server-side breaches. However, we still take security seriously:

• Our website is served over HTTPS (encrypted connections)
• We use Content Security Policy headers to prevent cross-site scripting attacks
• All third-party libraries are loaded with integrity checks (SRI)

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children 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, and we will delete such information.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data, including:

• The right to access your data
• The right to correct or update your data
• The right to delete your data
• The right to object to or restrict processing
• The right to data portability

Since we don't collect your files or personal information, most of these rights are automatically satisfied. For analytics data, you can opt out using browser settings or analytics opt-out tools.

9. International Data Transfers

Our website may be accessed from anywhere in the world. Analytics and advertising partners (like Google) may transfer and process data internationally. These partners comply with applicable data protection frameworks.

10. 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 at the top.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please visit our contact page:

• Website: pdformat.com
• Contact: pdformat.com/contact

12. Consent

By using our Service, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.