Last updated: March 15, 2026
At PDF Tool Mate, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we handle your information when you use our tools and website. The core principle is simple: your files stay on your device, and we never sell your data.
Zero upload guarantee: All PDF processing happens locally in your browser. We have no servers that receive or store your documents. Your files never leave your computer.
Because our tools run entirely in your browser, we do not collect or have access to:
However, like most websites, we do collect some limited non-personal information through cookies and similar technologies, primarily to support advertising and improve our service.
We use Google AdSense to display ads, which helps us keep our tools free. AdSense uses cookies to personalize ads, measure their performance, and prevent fraud. These are non-essential cookies and require your consent where applicable.
Google uses cookies to:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gads | Ad personalization and frequency capping | 13 months |
| IDE | Used by Google DoubleClick for ad targeting | 13 months |
| ANID | Google Ads identifier | 13 months |
| test_cookie | Checks if browser supports cookies | Session |
You can manage your ad personalization preferences at any time by visiting Google Ad Settings. You can also opt out of third-party cookies through your browser settings.
Important: These cookies do not give us access to your files or personal identity. They are used solely for advertising purposes by Google.
We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
These services are standard and used by millions of websites. We do not control their data collection practices. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
Depending on your location (e.g., EU under GDPR, California under CCPA), you have certain rights regarding your personal information:
We do not sell your personal information – period.
Our website respects Do Not Track signals. When we receive a DNT signal, we will not set non-essential cookies (though essential cookies may still function).
Because your files never leave your device, the security of your documents is entirely in your hands. For the website itself, we use HTTPS encryption to protect the connection between your browser and our servers (which only serve the static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files).
We recommend using an up-to-date browser and keeping your device secure.
Our tools are intended for general audiences and do not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with any information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information (though again, we don't store files).
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
We aim to respond within 5 business days.
Thank you for trusting PDF Tool Mate. Your privacy is our priority.