Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Effective Date: May 13, 2026
At pdftools.blog, we prioritize the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our PDF and image tools, including Image Resizer, Image Compressor, PDF to CSV, PDF to Excel, and other services offered on our website. By using our website and tools, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you use our tools, we do not require you to provide any personal information unless you decide to interact with certain features (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter). In such cases, we may collect:
- Name
- Email Address
- Other relevant contact details
We use this information to respond to your inquiries, improve our services, and, if applicable, send you updates related to pdftools.blog.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information related to your use of our website, such as:
- IP Address (anonymized where required by law)
- Browser Type
- Device Information
- Geographic Location (country/region level)
- Usage Data (tools used, frequency, and duration of use)
This information helps us improve our website, understand user behavior, and enhance the overall user experience.
2. Use of Your Information
2.1 To Provide Services
The primary purpose of collecting information is to provide and maintain the tools and services offered on pdftools.blog. This includes:
- Processing your uploaded files through tools like Image Resizer, Image Compressor, PDF to CSV, and PDF to Excel.
- Improving the functionality and accuracy of the tools.
- Responding to support inquiries or feedback.
2.2 To Improve User Experience
We use non-personal data, such as your browsing behavior and device information, to optimize and personalize your experience on our website.
2.3 Marketing and Communication
If you provide your contact details (e.g., email), we may send you updates, newsletters, or promotional content regarding pdftools.blog. You can opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.
3. Data Protection
3.1 Security Measures
We implement a variety of security measures to safeguard your data. While we take reasonable precautions to protect the information you submit, please note that no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. As a result, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
3.2 File Uploads and Processing
Files uploaded to pdftools.blog for processing (e.g., images and PDFs) are handled with care. We do not store or retain any of your files after they are processed. Once processing is complete, your files are automatically deleted from our servers to ensure your privacy.
4. Google Analytics and Analytics Tracking
pdftools.blog uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”), to help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
4.1 What Google Analytics Collects
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar identifiers to collect information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search terms
- Approximate geographic location (derived from IP address)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Anonymized IP address (IP anonymization is enabled)
4.2 How This Data Is Used
We use Google Analytics data on an aggregated, non-identifying basis to:
- Measure traffic and usage trends
- Identify which tools and pages are most popular
- Diagnose technical issues and improve site performance
- Make informed decisions about new features
4.3 Data Sharing With Google
Google may process this data on its servers, including in countries outside your own. Google’s use of collected data is governed by its own privacy policy, available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
4.4 How to Opt Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking in the following ways:
- Browser add-on: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Cookie consent banner: Decline analytics cookies through our cookie consent banner (see Section 5).
- Browser settings: Block or delete cookies through your browser settings.
5. Cookie Consent Banner and Cookie Preferences
When you first visit pdftools.blog, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page asking for your permission before any non-essential cookies are placed on your device. This is to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the EU GDPR, UK GDPR, and the ePrivacy Directive.
5.1 Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Requires Consent? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the website to function (e.g., security, load balancing). | No — always active |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics). | Yes |
| Advertising | Used by partners such as Google AdSense to serve relevant ads. | Yes |
| Functional | Remember your preferences (e.g., language, settings). | Yes |
5.2 Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking “Accept All”, “Reject All”, or “Customize” on the cookie consent banner.
- Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer to reopen your preferences.
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
5.3 Legal Basis
For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions requiring consent, we rely on your explicit, prior consent as the legal basis for placing analytics, advertising, and functional cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are placed under the legal basis of “legitimate interest.”
5.4 Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal. Use the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer to do so.
6. Third-Party Services
6.1 External Links
pdftools.blog may contain links to third-party websites. These external sites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party websites.
6.2 Advertising Partners
We use third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, to display ads on our site. These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect non-personal information about your visits to pdftools.blog and other websites in order to serve relevant advertisements.
- Google AdSense privacy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- You can opt out of personalized advertising at https://www.google.com/settings/ads and https://optout.aboutads.info.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
pdftools.blog uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us improve the functionality of our website. They may be used for:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Analyzing site traffic and usage patterns (via Google Analytics — see Section 4)
- Displaying targeted ads (via Google AdSense — see Section 6.2)
You can control the use of cookies through our cookie consent banner (Section 5) or your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to fully utilize all features of pdftools.blog.
8. User Rights and Data Access
8.1 Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure — request deletion of your personal data.
- Restriction — request that we limit how we process your data.
- Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdraw consent — withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@pdftools.blog
8.2 Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once the information is no longer needed, we will delete it from our systems.
9. Children’s Privacy
pdftools.blog does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EEA, where applicable). If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete the data.
10. Consent to Privacy Policy
By using the tools and services on pdftools.blog, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our privacy practices, please refrain from using our website and tools.
11. Changes to the Privacy Policy
pdftools.blog reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, with the “Last Updated” date at the top revised accordingly. Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your data, please contact us at:
- Email: contact@pdftools.blog
- Website: https://pdftools.blog/
This Privacy Policy was last updated on May 13, 2026.