Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 5, 2025

Welcome to PDFstudio.cloud ("we," "us," or "our"). Protecting your privacy is fundamental to our mission. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and tools. By accessing PDFstudio.cloud, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

a. User-Uploaded Files

When you use our PDF tools (e.g., editing, converting, merging), we temporarily process your uploaded files to deliver the requested service.

Files are automatically and permanently deleted from our servers within 60 minutes of processing. We do not access, share, or retain your files beyond this period.

b. Automatically Collected Data

Technical Information: Including IP address, browser type, device details, operating system, and usage data (e.g., pages visited, session duration).

Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to enhance functionality, analyze traffic (via tools like Google Analytics), and support advertising.

c. Ad-Related Data

Third-party advertisers (e.g., Google AdSense) may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To operate, maintain, and improve PDFstudio.cloud.
  • To analyze trends and optimize user experience.
  • To display relevant ads through Google AdSense and other ad networks.
  • To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity.

3. Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)

Ad Partners: We partner with Google AdSense to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your activity across sites.

Interest-Based Ads: Google's DoubleClick cookie enables personalized advertising.

Opt-Out Options:

  • Adjust ad preferences via Google Ad Settings.
  • Opt out of third-party cookies at NAI Consumer Opt-Out.

4. Data Security

  • Encryption: All data transfers use HTTPS encryption to protect your files and information.
  • Server Security: Files are processed on secure, access-controlled servers.
  • No Absolute Guarantee: While we implement industry-standard measures, no digital platform is entirely risk-free.

5. Data Retention

  • Files: Deleted permanently within 60 minutes of processing.
  • Logs: Non-personal data (e.g., IP addresses) may be retained for up to 30 days for analytics and security purposes.

6. Third-Party Services

We integrate with:

  • Google Analytics: For traffic analysis. Review their Privacy Policy.
  • Google AdSense: For advertising. Review their Privacy Policy.

Third-party links or tools on our site are governed by their own policies.

7. Children's Privacy

PDFstudio.cloud is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may:

  • Access or Delete: Request details or deletion of your data (where applicable).
  • Opt Out: Disable cookies via browser settings or opt out of personalized ads.
  • Withdraw Consent: Contact us to revoke consent (if processing relies on consent).

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or requests, contact:

Email: support@pdfstudio.cloud

Compliance Disclosures

  • CCPA (California): We do not sell your personal data. California residents may request data disclosure or deletion.
  • GDPR (EU): EU users have rights to access, rectify, or erase their data under GDPR.

Cookie Policy

We use cookies to:

  • Enable core functionality (e.g., session management for file processing).
  • Analyze traffic via Google Analytics.
  • Support ad personalization via Google AdSense.

Manage cookies through your browser settings.

Thank you for trusting PDFstudio.cloud!