Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how PDFflash (“we”, “us”, “our”) handles information when you visit our website and use our tools. It is written to support transparency requirements for programmes such as Google AdSense and general privacy expectations.
1. Summary
- Our PDF utilities are designed to process files in your browser where stated on each tool page. We do not receive a copy of those files on our servers for those client-side flows.
- We may use cookies and similar technologies for advertising (e.g. Google AdSense) and, if you consent, optional analytics.
- You can manage cookies through your browser and through Google’s ad settings.
2. Information we may collect
2.1 Data you send to us directly. If you contact us by email or a form, we receive whatever you choose to send (for example your email address and message content).
2.2 Automatically collected data. Like most websites, our hosting and analytics providers (if enabled) may process technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, approximate location derived from IP, pages viewed, and timestamps. Google AdSense may collect or process data as described in Google’s policies.
2.3 Files you convert. For tools that run entirely in JavaScript in your browser, files typically are not uploaded to PDFflash. Do not use the site if you cannot verify that behaviour on the specific tool page.
3. Cookies and similar technologies
We and our partners may store or read cookies, local storage, or similar technologies to:
- Remember your cookie consent choice (where implemented).
- Deliver and measure advertising through Google AdSense.
- Run optional analytics if you accept.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more on how Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps, see Google’s Partner Sites policy and Google’s Advertising technologies.
4. How we use information
- To operate, secure, and improve the website.
- To show compliant advertisements and measure their performance.
- To comply with law and respond to lawful requests.
5. Legal bases (EEA, UK, Switzerland)
Where the GDPR or similar law applies, we rely on legitimate interests (operating the site, security, fraud prevention), consent (where required for cookies/ads), and legal obligation where applicable.
6. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing, and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. For Ad personalisation, visit Google Ad Settings. Industry opt-outs include the DAAs WebChoices tool (US).
7. California residents (CCPA/CPRA summary)
We do not “sell” personal information in the traditional sense. Advertising cookies may constitute “sharing” for cross-context behavioural advertising under California law. You may use browser controls and the links above to limit certain uses. You may request disclosure or deletion of personal information we hold (if any) by contacting us using the method you publish on your About page.
8. Children’s privacy
The site is not directed at children under 13 (or the age required by your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have, contact us so we can delete it.
9. Third-party services
We may load scripts or assets from third parties (for example Google Fonts, CDN-hosted JavaScript libraries, Google AdSense). Those services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to read Google’s Privacy Policy.
10. Retention
Server logs and messages you send us are kept only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law. Consent choices may be stored in local storage on your device until you clear them.
11. International transfers
If you access the site from outside the country where servers are located, data may be processed in other countries. Google’s infrastructure may involve transfers described in Google’s policies.
12. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
13. Contact
For privacy requests, data access or deletion enquiries, and other questions about this policy, email contact@pdfflash.tech. We will respond within a reasonable time where required by law.