Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Our Commitment to Privacy

At ConvertPDF, your privacy is our top priority. Our service is designed to be 100% client-side, meaning all document processing happens directly in your web browser. We do not upload your files to our servers. Your documents never leave your device.

This "local-first" architecture ensures that even we, the creators of the platform, have no access to your data. There is no central database of user files, no cloud storage bucket, and no hidden server-side processing engine. When you use our tools, your computer's processor does all the work, and your computer's memory holds all the information. This design fundamentally eliminates the most common privacy risks associated with online document tools, such as data breaches, unauthorized access by service providers, or the selling of user data to third parties.

Information We Collect

Because ConvertPDF operates entirely in your browser, we do not collect or store your personal documents, files, or sensitive data. We do not require account registration or email addresses to use our tools. We believe that privacy should be the default, not an option you have to configure.

When you interact with our website, the only information we might receive is what you voluntarily provide to us—for example, if you send us an email for support or feedback. In such cases, we only use your email address and the content of your message to respond to your inquiry. We do not use this information for marketing purposes, nor do we share it with third parties. Once your inquiry is resolved, we do not retain your contact information in a mailing list or CRM system unless you explicitly request to stay updated on our project's progress.

Advertising and cookies

We may display third-party advertisements (for example through Google AdSense) to help fund hosting and development. Ad partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure performance and limit repetitive ads. We use Google Consent Mode so that marketing cookies are only enabled after you choose Accept optional cookies on our site banner (or equivalent consent where required by law).

Choosing Essential only keeps marketing and ad personalization signals off while still allowing basic, aggregated analytics where configured. Our PDF and document tools continue to work the same either way because conversion happens in your browser.

Analytics and transparency

We use Google Analytics to understand how many people use our tools and which features are most popular. This helps us prioritize our development efforts and ensure that we are focusing on the tools that provide the most value to our users. The data sent to Google includes only anonymized page views, basic device information (such as browser type and screen resolution), and aggregated statistics about how users navigate our site.

It is important to emphasize that no file content, document metadata, or personal information is ever transmitted to Google Analytics. The analytics scripts operate independently of our document processing engine. We have configured our analytics setup to be as privacy-respecting as possible, including anonymizing IP addresses where available. If you prefer not to be included in our anonymous statistics, you can use a browser extension like an ad blocker or the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, and our tools will continue to function perfectly.

Data Security and Browser Sandboxing

By leveraging modern browser technologies, ConvertPDF benefits from the robust security features built into your web browser. Browsers use a technique called "sandboxing" to ensure that the code running in one tab cannot access data in other tabs or on your local file system without your explicit permission. When you grant ConvertPDF access to a file via a drag-and-drop or file picker, the browser provides a secure, temporary handle to that file that only exists within the context of our tool's execution.

Furthermore, our tools are built using well-vetted, open-source JavaScript libraries. These libraries are subject to constant review by the global security community, ensuring that any vulnerabilities are quickly identified and patched. Because we are an open-source project ourselves, our implementation is also transparent. Any developer or security researcher can inspect our source code on GitHub to verify that we are indeed processing files locally and that there are no "phone home" mechanisms or hidden data exfiltration paths. This transparency is the ultimate guarantee of our commitment to your security.

Your Rights (GDPR / EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include the right to:

  • Access - Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification - Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure - Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Restriction - Request restriction of processing of your data.
  • Portability - Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Objection - Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes.

Since ConvertPDF processes all documents locally in your browser and collects no personal file data, these rights primarily apply if you provide us with your contact details via email.

To exercise any rights with us directly, please contact us at convertpdf.contact@gmail.com.

Your Rights (CCPA / California Users)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Know - You can request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
  • Right to Delete - You can request deletion of personal information collected about you.
  • Right to Opt-Out - You can opt out of the "sale" of personal information. ConvertPDF does not sell personal information.
  • Non-Discrimination - We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To submit a CCPA request, email convertpdf.contact@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

ConvertPDF is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

Data Retention

Since all document processing happens in your browser, we retain no user files or document data.

External Links

Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data rights, or our privacy practices, please contact us at convertpdf.contact@gmail.com.