1. Privacy & Data Security Commitment
PDFMate ("we", "our", or "us") operates a privacy-first online suite of PDF utilities. We take the security of your documents and personal data extremely seriously. This Privacy Policy details how file processing, analytics, and advertising cookies operate across our website.
2. File Processing & Retention Policy
- • Uploaded files are processed strictly in temporary server memory or client edge workers.
- • No File Storage: All user-submitted files are permanently deleted immediately after processing is completed.
- • We do not view, copy, index, scan, or share document content under any circumstances.
- • Transfers are encrypted end-to-end via Industry-Standard Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.3 / SSL).
3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Disclosures
PDFMate partners with Google AdSense and third-party advertising vendors to display advertisements on our website.
- • DoubleClick DART Cookies: Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on PDFMate. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on their visit to PDFMate and other sites on the Internet.
- • Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy.
- • Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology to serve advertisements directly to your browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies (such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons) may also be used by third-party ad networks to measure advertising effectiveness.
4. Cookies & Browser Local Storage
PDFMate utilizes standard browser localStorage to preserve client settings, such as recent processing activity logs, favorite tool shortcuts, and UI theme preferences. This data remains strictly on your local browser device and is never transmitted to our remote servers.
5. GDPR & CCPA Compliance Rights
Under European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- • You have the right to request information regarding data collection. Because PDFMate requires no user registration or accounts, we store no personal identity records.
- • Users may manage or revoke ad personalization consent at any time via Google Ad Settings.
6. Contact Information
For privacy inquiries, GDPR/CCPA questions, or policy compliance concerns, please contact our privacy compliance officer at privacy@pdfmate.com.