Privacy Policy
Your privacy is our top priority. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Our Core Principles
Client-Side First
Your files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.
Transparent
We're upfront about what data we collect and how we use it. No hidden tracking.
User Control
You own your data. Access, export, or delete it anytime with one click.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and password. We use industry-standard encryption to protect your credentials.
Usage Data
We collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service, including browser type, device information, and feature usage patterns. This data cannot be linked back to individual users.
Files You Process
This is our key differentiator: Your files are NEVER uploaded to our servers. All PDF processing happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly. We cannot see, access, or store your documents.
How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery
We use your email address to send you account-related notifications, security alerts, and service updates. You can opt out of promotional emails at any time.
Product Improvement
Anonymous usage data helps us understand which features are most valuable and where we can improve the user experience.
Security & Fraud Prevention
We monitor for suspicious activity to protect your account and prevent abuse of our service.
Data Sharing & Disclosure
Advertising Partners
We do not sell your personal data. However, advertising partners such as Google may collect non-personally identifiable information through cookies and similar technologies for the purpose of serving ads.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if necessary to protect our rights or the safety of our users.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity. We will notify you of any such change.
Data Storage & Security
Encryption
All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with a high work factor.
Access Controls
We implement strict access controls and audit logs. Only authorized personnel can access user data, and all access is logged and monitored.
Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your account at any time, and we will delete your data within 30 days.
Your Rights
Access & Portability
You have the right to access all personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a machine-readable format.
Correction & Deletion
You can update your account information at any time. You also have the right to request deletion of your account and all associated data.
Opt-Out
You can opt out of marketing communications while still receiving essential service notifications.
Do Not Track
We respect Do Not Track browser settings and do not track users across websites.
Cookies & Tracking
Essential Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. These are necessary for the service to function.
Analytics & Advertising Cookies
We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how users interact with our service. In addition, advertising partners such as Google may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to display advertisements and measure ad performance.
Cookie Management
You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings. Note that this may affect some functionality.
Advertising & Google AdSense
Free Service Supported by Ads
PDFKinetic is a completely free service. To keep our tools available at no cost, we display advertisements on certain pages of the website.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google Inc., to display ads. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads to users based on their visits to this and other websites.
DoubleClick Cookie
Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to show more relevant ads to users. This allows Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to PDFKinetic and/or other websites on the internet.
Third-Party Vendors
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website. These cookies do not allow us to personally identify you.
Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com. You can also learn more about how Google manages data in advertising products by visiting https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
Questions About Your Privacy?
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at privacy@PDFKinetic.com
This policy is effective as of January 29, 2026. We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through a prominent notice on our website.