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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our top priority. Learn how we protect your data.

Last updated: January 1, 2024

Introduction

At PDF Tools by Viicas Joshie, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our PDF processing tools and website.

Local Processing Guarantee

All PDF processing happens locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

Information We Do NOT Collect

  • Your Files: We never upload, store, or have access to any files you process
  • Personal Documents: Document contents remain completely private
  • File Names: We don't see or store your file names or metadata
  • Personal Information: No registration required means no personal data collected

Information We May Collect

Analytics Data

We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how our tools are used:

  • • Which tools are most popular
  • • General usage patterns (no individual tracking)
  • • Browser types and general location (country/region)
  • • Page views and session duration

Technical Information

Basic technical data to ensure our tools work properly:

  • • Browser type and version
  • • Operating system
  • • Screen resolution (for responsive design)
  • • General error logs (no personal data)

Cookies and Local Storage

We use minimal cookies and local storage for essential functionality:

Essential Cookies

  • • Remember your preferences
  • • Maintain tool settings during session
  • • Enable basic functionality

Analytics Cookies

  • • Google Analytics (anonymized)
  • • Usage statistics
  • • Performance monitoring

How We Protect Your Data

Client-Side Processing

All PDF operations happen in your browser using JavaScript. No server upload means complete privacy and security for your documents.

HTTPS Encryption

Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect any data transmitted between your browser and our servers.

No Data Retention

Since we don't store your files, there's no risk of data breaches involving your personal documents.

Third-Party Services

We use select third-party services to improve our website:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics with anonymized IP addresses to understand website usage. You can opt-out using browser settings or extensions.

Google AdSense

We may display relevant ads to support our free service. AdSense may use cookies for personalization, which you can control in your browser settings.

Your Rights and Choices

Cookie Control: Disable cookies in your browser settings
Analytics Opt-out: Use browser privacy settings or extensions
Ad Personalization: Control ad preferences through Google Ad Settings

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@viicasjoshie.com

Creator: Viicas Joshie

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last modified" date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.