Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Our Privacy Commitment
At Pdfito, we treat your privacy seriously. We've built this service to be privacy-first from the ground up. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Information We Collect
1. Files You Upload
When you use our tools, your files are uploaded to our servers for processing only. These files are:
- Stored temporarily in isolated workspaces
- Automatically deleted within 30 minutes of processing
- Never stored in permanent databases
- Never shared with third parties
- Never accessed by humans
- Never used to train AI or machine learning models
2. Anonymous Usage Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track:
- Page views and tool usage frequency (aggregate only)
- Browser type and device category
- Country-level location (not specific addresses)
- Referral source (which site sent you)
This data is anonymized and helps us improve the service. We do not link it to your identity.
3. Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Essential functionality: Session management, cookie consent preferences
- Analytics: Google Analytics (only with your consent)
- Advertising: Google AdSense (only with your consent)
You control cookies via our consent banner. You can change preferences anytime.
Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. This keeps Pdfito free. Google AdSense:
- Uses cookies to personalize ads based on your interests
- May use your IP address to show location-relevant ads
- Operates under Google's privacy policy
You can opt out of personalized ads at any time:
- Visit Google Ad Settings to control personalized ads
- Visit aboutads.info to opt out of third-party advertising
- Use our cookie banner to reject advertising cookies
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to Pdfito and other websites on the Internet.
What We DON'T Collect
- We don't require user accounts or signup
- We don't ask for your email address or phone number
- We don't store your files after processing completes
- We don't sell any data to third parties
- We don't track you across other websites
- We don't read the content of your files
Data Security
All file transfers use HTTPS encryption. Processing happens in isolated server environments. Our infrastructure is hosted on secure VPS providers with industry-standard security practices. Files are deleted using secure overwrite methods, not just unlinked.
Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Even though we don't collect personal data, you have these rights:
- Right to Access: Since we don't store your data, there's nothing to access
- Right to Delete: Files are auto-deleted within 30 minutes
- Right to Opt-Out: Disable cookies via our consent banner
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Service works the same whether you accept or reject cookies
Children's Privacy
Pdfito is safe for users of all ages. We don't knowingly collect data from anyone. No account is required. Children can use the service safely under parental guidance.
International Users
Pdfito is accessible worldwide. Our servers may be located in different countries. By using the service, you consent to data transfer as needed for processing.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects when changes were made. Significant changes will be announced on our homepage.
Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Email us at privacy@pdfito.com or visit our Contact page.