Our Privacy Commitment

At PDF World, your privacy is not just important to us—it's the foundation of everything we do. Unlike other online PDF tools, we have designed our service to ensure that your files never leave your device. This privacy policy explains how we achieve this and what minimal data we do collect to provide and improve our service.

Client-Side Processing: What It Means

Your files are never uploaded to our servers. When you use our PDF splitter and merger tools, all processing happens entirely within your web browser using JavaScript libraries. This means:

Your PDF files remain on your device at all times
We cannot see, access, or store your documents
Your sensitive information stays completely private
No internet connection is required for processing (after the page loads)
When you close your browser, all traces of your files are automatically removed

Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be crystal clear about what we don't collect:

PDF file contents: We never see or store your documents
File names: We don't know what files you're processing
Personal documents: Contracts, invoices, personal files remain private
Processing history: We don't track what operations you perform
Account information: No sign-ups required, no profiles created

Information We Do Collect

To provide and improve our service, we collect minimal, non-personal information:

Analytics Data (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. This includes:

Page views and session duration
Browser type and operating system
General geographic location (country/region level)
Referral sources (how you found our site)
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users from this information.

Technical Information

IP addresses (automatically deleted after 24 hours)
Browser error logs (to fix technical issues)
Performance metrics (to optimize loading times)

Cookies and Local Storage

We use minimal cookies and browser storage:

Analytics cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to track sessions
Preference storage: We may store user interface preferences locally
No tracking cookies: We don't use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies

Third-Party Services

We use these third-party services:

Google Analytics: For website analytics (subject to Google's privacy policy)
Vercel: For website hosting (subject to Vercel's privacy policy)
CDN services: For faster content delivery

None of these services have access to your PDF files or processing activities.

Data Security

Since your files never leave your device, they are as secure as your own computer. We implement industry-standard security measures for our website, including HTTPS encryption for all connections and regular security updates.

Your Rights

Since we collect minimal data and your files remain private, your rights are naturally protected:

Right to privacy: Your files are always private by design
Right to deletion: Clear your browser data to remove any local preferences
Right to information: This policy explains everything we collect
Right to opt-out: You can disable analytics by using browser settings or ad blockers

Children's Privacy

Our service is safe for users of all ages since we don't collect personal information. However, we don't knowingly collect any information from children under 13. If you're a parent and have concerns, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be highlighted prominently on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@pdfworld.vercel.app or through our contact form.

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