Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
PDFly (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Files
We do not collect, store, or transmit your files. All PDF processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device.
2.2 Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This includes anonymized data such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on page
- Browser type and device
- Country/region (from IP, anonymized)
2.3 Cookies
- Essential cookies: Remember your cookie consent choice
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand usage patterns (Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense displays relevant ads
3. Advertising
We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google. AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites
- Measure ad effectiveness and engagement
- Provide personalized advertising (if you have not opted out)
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of certain third-party vendors' use of cookies by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy.
4. Data We Do Not Collect
- Your PDF files or document contents
- Personal information (name, email, address)
- Payment information (we have no paid services)
- Account credentials (we have no accounts)
5. Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics
- Google AdSense: Advertising
- Vercel: Website hosting
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Reject non-essential cookies via our cookie banner
- Opt out of personalized ads via Google Ads Settings
- Use the site without JavaScript-based features disabled (some tools may not work)
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact
For privacy questions, contact us at the email listed on our Contact page.