PDFWise ("we", "us", "our") operates the website pdfwise.io. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you use our PDF tools and website.
PDFWise processes all PDF files entirely within your web browser using client-side JavaScript. Your files are never transmitted to any server, never stored on our systems, and never accessible to us or any third party. As soon as you close the browser tab or navigate away, all file data is cleared from memory.
This is technically possible because we use open-source libraries (pdf-lib.js and pdf.js) that run locally. There is no server component involved in PDF processing.
We collect minimal, anonymized usage data through third-party analytics services. This may include:
This data is used solely to understand how people use our site and to improve the user experience. We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily contact us.
PDFWise uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior. 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.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings. You can also opt out at www.aboutads.info.
We use the following types of cookies:
You can decline non-essential cookies using the cookie consent banner when you first visit our site. You can also clear cookies at any time through your browser settings.
We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic patterns. Google Analytics collects data such as how often users visit the site, which pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this information only to improve our site. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit the site, rather than your name or other identifying information.
If you use our contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide (name, email address, message). This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
PDFWise is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to: access, correct, or delete your personal data; object to processing; request data portability; and withdraw consent at any time. Since we do not store any file data and collect only anonymized analytics, the primary data we hold would be any information you send us via the contact form.
Since your PDF files are processed locally in your browser and never sent to us, the risk of a data breach affecting your documents is eliminated by design. For contact form data, we use standard security practices.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of PDFWise after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.