Last Updated: 25.05.2025
General
PDF-File.com is at https://pdf-file.com. We value your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.
It covers only our website. It does not apply to data collected offline or by other means. If you have questions, please contact us.
Information We Collect
We gather data in a few ways:
- Auto Data: IP address, browser, device, OS, referring links, pages seen
- Uploads: Files you send for conversion (deleted in 1 hour)
- Usage: How you use our tools, conversion history
- Cookies: For sessions and analytics
- Logs: Server logs with IPs, times, and requests
How We Use Your Information
We use data to:
- Run the conversion service
- Convert and return your files
- Watch for abuse
- Improve our site and tools
- Protect access
- Follow legal rules
- Study site traffic
File Upload and Processing
About your files:
- Temp Storage: Files stay on our servers only while converting
- Conversion: We use open code without adding extra data
- Access: Only you can download your converted file
- Names: Each file gets its own label
- Removal: All files vanish after 1 hour
- No Sharing: We do not give your files to others
- Scans: We may check for malware
Data Retention
We keep data for set times:
- Files: Removed after 1 hour
- Logs: Kept 30 days
- Analytics: Aggregated data kept indefinitely
- Abuse Records: Kept up to 1 year
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use:
- Session Cookies: For uploads and downloads
- Analytics Cookies: To learn site use
- Security Cookies: To block abuse
- Ad Cookies: From ad partners
- Web Beacons: For analytics pixels
You can disable cookies in your browser, but some functions may stop working.
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We use these services:
- Google Analytics: For site stats
- Google AdSense: For ads
- CDNs: To speed up the site
- Cloud Storage: For file handling
- Security Services: For malware checks
They follow their own policies. We do not share your files with them.
Advertising Partners Privacy Policies
Our ad partners use cookies and pixels. Here is one link:
- Google: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Embedded Content
Our pages may show content from other sites. That content behaves as if you visited that site. Those sites may collect data and use cookies. They may track your interaction if you are logged in there.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics for:
- Ad features compliance
- Policy adherence
- User reports (if enabled)
- Remarketing features
- Behavior and conversion tracking
You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.
Data Security
We protect data with:
- HTTPS encryption
- Secured storage
- Regular audits
- Auto file deletion
- Access controls
- Malware scans
Your Privacy Rights
You may have rights like:
- Access: Ask what data we hold
- Correction: Fix wrong data
- Deletion: Remove your data where allowed
- Portability: Move your data elsewhere
- Objection: Stop data use
- Restriction: Limit how we use data
- Opt-out: Stop marketing or analytics
Children's Privacy
We do not serve children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from them. If you think we have, contact us to remove it.
International Data Transfers
Your data may move to other countries. We keep safeguards in line with data laws.
Legal Compliance
We may share data to:
- Follow legal orders
- Enforce our rules
- Protect rights and safety
- Check for abuse
- Stop fraud
Data Breach Notification
If a breach affects you, we will tell you and authorities within 72 hours.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We can update this policy at any time. We post changes here with a new date. Using the site after changes means you accept them.
Contact Information
Questions? Use our contact form or email us directly.
Consent
By using PDF-File.com, you agree to this policy.
Effective Date: This policy takes effect on 25.05.2025 and stays effective until changed here.