Privacy Policy
Website: freepdfmaker.in · Last Updated: August 16, 2025
Free PDF Maker ("we", "us", "our") operates the website freepdfmaker.in. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our free online PDF tools. We are committed to your privacy and process PDF files locally in your browser wherever technically possible.
1Information We Collect
We collect minimal information necessary to provide our services:
1.1 Information You Provide
- PDF files: Files you upload for processing are handled within your browser session. For tools requiring server processing, files are temporarily stored and automatically deleted within 30 minutes after processing.
- Contact information: If you contact us via email, we collect your name and email address to respond to your enquiry.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data including pages visited, browser type, device type, and country. This data does not identify you personally.
- IP address: Used for rate limiting (to prevent abuse) and approximate geolocation for analytics. We do not store IP addresses long-term.
- Cookies: We use essential cookies for website functionality and analytical cookies (Google Analytics) to understand usage patterns. See Section 5 for details.
2How We Use Your Information
- To provide and operate our PDF processing tools
- To prevent abuse via IP-based rate limiting
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To analyse anonymised traffic patterns via Google Analytics
- To respond to your support requests
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations
3File Processing and Privacy
🔒 Privacy-First Processing
Most of our tools (Merge, Split, Compress, Rotate, Edit, Sign, Watermark, etc.) process your PDF files entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your files are never sent to our servers.
- Browser-processed tools: Files remain on your device at all times. No data is transmitted.
- Server-processed tools: Some advanced features may require temporary server-side processing. In such cases, your files are encrypted in transit (HTTPS), stored temporarily for processing, and permanently deleted automatically within 30 minutes.
- No long-term storage: We do not retain, archive, or analyse the content of your PDF files.
- No sharing: Your files are never shared with third parties.
4Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Google Analytics: Anonymised usage data is shared with Google LLC for analytics purposes. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Service providers: We may use trusted infrastructure providers (CDN, hosting) who are contractually bound to protect your data.
5Cookies
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Website functionality, security, rate limiting | Yes |
| Analytics (Google Analytics) | Anonymised traffic and usage analytics | No (optional) |
You can disable analytical cookies by using browser settings or a browser extension such as uBlock Origin. Essential cookies are required for basic site functionality.
6Data Retention
- Uploaded files: Deleted automatically within 30 minutes of processing (server-side) or immediately (browser-side).
- Analytics data: Retained by Google Analytics for 14 months per their default settings.
- Support emails: Retained for up to 2 years or until your request for deletion.
- Rate limiting logs: IP-based rate limit counters are cleared after 24 hours.
7Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data.
- Objection: Object to processing of your data for analytics purposes.
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@freepdfmaker.in. We will respond within 30 days.
8Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit (TLS 1.2+)
- HTTP security headers (Content Security Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options)
- Input validation and file type verification for all uploads
- IP-based rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Regular security reviews of our codebase
9Children's Privacy
Free PDF Maker is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10International Users
Free PDF Maker is operated from India. If you are accessing our service from the European Union, United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in India. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.
EU/UK users: We comply with GDPR principles. Our legal basis for processing is legitimate interest (providing the service) and consent (analytics cookies).
11Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of Free PDF Maker after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: