Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2/27/2026

This page explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help us provide you with a better experience.

🔴 Essential Cookies

Purpose:

  • Session management (staying logged in)
  • Language preferences
  • Security tokens
  • Load balancing

Quantity: 2-3 | Duration: 1 cookies.year | Can Disable: ❌ cookies.no

🟡 Analytics Cookies

Purpose:

  • Track visitor statistics
  • Understand user behavior
  • Improve website performance
  • Identify popular tools and features

Provider: Google Analytics | cookies.analytics.count: 3-5 | cookies.analytics.duration: 2 cookies.years | cookies.analytics.disable: ✅ cookies.yes

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

đŸŸĸ Advertising Cookies

Purpose:

  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Track ad effectiveness
  • Frequency capping

cookies.advertising.provider: Google AdSense | cookies.advertising.count: 3-4 | cookies.advertising.duration: 1-2 cookies.years | cookies.advertising.disable: ✅ cookies.yes

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Third-Party Cookies

Cookie NamePurposePrivacy Policy
Google Analytics
_ga, _gid, _gat		Website analyticsView Policy
Google AdSense
IDE, DSID, id		Advertisement servingView Policy
Vercel/Netlify
__cfduid, __vercel		Performance and securitySee website

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security
Safari: Preferences > Privacy
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling all cookies may prevent some website features from working properly.

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit, you'll see a cookie consent banner with three options:

  • ✅ Accept All Cookies
  • ⚙ī¸ Customize Settings
  • ❌ Necessary Cookies Only

You can change your preferences at any time.

Why We Use Cookies

  • Improve Experience: Remember your preferences and provide personalized experience
  • Analyze Performance: Understand which tools are most popular and continuously improve
  • Fund the Service: Ad revenue helps us keep the service free
  • Maintain Security: Prevent fraud and abuse

Cookie Security

  • Encrypted transmission (HTTPS)
  • No sensitive information stored in cookies
  • Regular security reviews
  • Compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR/CCPA)

Your Rights

GDPR (EU/UK):

  • Explicit consent required for non-essential cookies
  • We inform you about cookie types we use
  • You can withdraw consent at any time
  • You can access collected data

CCPA (California, USA):

  • We do not sell personal information
  • Do Not Track option available
  • Data deletion rights available

Regular Reviews

  • We review this cookie policy annually
  • Update when third-party services change
  • Post significant changes on the website

Contact Us

For cookie questions, email us: contact@pdftools.com

We respond within 3-5 business days