Last Updated: January 2025
Key Point: All PDF files are processed directly in your browser. We never upload, store, or access your documents on our servers.
1. Introduction
Welcome to PDFCompressFree ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We do not require user registration or account creation. The only information you may voluntarily provide is when contacting us through our contact form, which includes:
- Your name
- Email address
- Message content
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our PDF processing services
- To respond to your inquiries and support requests
- To improve our website and user experience
- To analyze usage patterns and trends
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
4. File Processing - Client-Side Only
Important: All PDF processing occurs entirely within your web browser using JavaScript libraries. Your files are never uploaded to our servers or any third-party servers for processing.
We use the following client-side technologies:
- pdf-lib.js - For PDF manipulation (merge, split, rotate, etc.)
- PDF.js - For PDF rendering and conversion
- HTML5 Canvas API - For image conversion
Once you close or refresh the page, all processed data is immediately cleared from your browser memory.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
5.1 Google AdSense Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies and web beacons to:
- Serve personalized ads based on your browsing history
- Measure ad performance and effectiveness
- Prevent fraud and abuse
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.
5.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads
5.3 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Receive warnings before cookies are placed
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Analytics: For website analytics (if enabled). Google Privacy Policy
- Phosphor Icons: For icon delivery via CDN
- Google Fonts: For font delivery
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Client-side processing ensures your files never leave your device
- Regular security assessments of our systems
8. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
8.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)
- Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
8.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.
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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
12. Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of personalized advertising by: