Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Introduction

PDFWhisker ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website pdfwhisker.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our free online PDF tools.

Information We Collect

Files You Upload

When you use our PDF tools, you upload files to our servers for processing. These files are handled as follows:

  • Files are transmitted securely using encrypted connections (HTTPS).
  • Files are processed on our servers and are automatically deleted within one hour after processing is complete.
  • We do not read, analyze, share, or sell the contents of your files.
  • Processed output files are available for download temporarily and are then permanently deleted.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Browser type, version, and language preferences.
  • Device type and operating system.
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral URLs.
  • IP address (anonymized where possible).

This information helps us understand how our services are used and improve the user experience.

Cookies and Advertising

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly, such as remembering your cookie consent preference.
  • Advertising cookies: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
  • Analytics cookies: We may use analytics services to understand website traffic and usage patterns.

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner, which appears when you first visit the site. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our PDF tools and services.
  • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense to support our free service.
  • Analyze usage patterns to optimize performance and user experience.
  • Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, or security incidents.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

  • Google AdSense:Displays advertisements. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. See Google's Privacy Policy for more information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. All file transfers use HTTPS encryption. Uploaded files are stored temporarily in isolated environments and are automatically purged. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • The right to access your personal data.
  • The right to rectify inaccurate data.
  • The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten").
  • The right to restrict processing.
  • The right to data portability.
  • The right to object to processing.
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time for cookie-based data collection.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Data Retention

Uploaded files are automatically deleted within one hour of processing. We do not maintain long-term archives of user files. Automatically collected usage data is retained for up to 12 months for analytics purposes, after which it is anonymized or deleted.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: privacy@pdfwhisker.com