Understanding how and why we use cookies on our website.
Last Updated: January 2025
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (stored on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
PDFCompressFree uses cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website.
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google and its partners use cookies to personalize ads and measure their effectiveness.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Maintain your session state while using our tools | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| Preference Cookies | Remember your settings and preferences | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand website usage | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising Cookies | Deliver relevant advertisements | Up to 13 months |
Important: We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites.
Google AdSense may use the following types of cookies:
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.
In addition to Google AdSense, we may use services that place cookies:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Display advertisements | Google Privacy |
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | Google Privacy |
| Google Fonts | Font delivery | Google Privacy |
| Phosphor Icons | Icon delivery | Phosphor Icons |
You have several options for managing cookies:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
You can manage your Google ad preferences and opt out of personalized advertising:
You can opt out of targeted advertising from many companies through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website:
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this policy. If you do not consent, please disable cookies in your browser settings or discontinue use of our website.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit: