NextoPDF - Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We do NOT require registration or collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers to use our PDF tools.

1.2 Files You Upload

Important: All PDF and image files you upload are processed entirely in your web browser using JavaScript. Your files are NEVER uploaded to our servers. We do not store, access, or have any ability to view your files.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

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

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Geographic location (city/country level only)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the automatically collected information to:

• Improve our website and services
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Detect and prevent technical issues
• Display personalized advertisements (via Google AdSense)
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant ads (Google AdSense)

3.3 Third-Party Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your browsing history across different websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the Internet.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

• How often users visit our site
• What pages they visit
• What other sites they visited before coming to our site

We use this information only to improve our website. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit this site, not your name or other identifying information.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Data Security

We take data security seriously:

• Client-Side Processing: All PDF/image processing happens in your browser. Files never leave your device.
• HTTPS Encryption: Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmission.
• No File Storage: We do not store any files you process on our servers.
• Limited Data Collection: We only collect non-personal analytics data.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Your Privacy Rights

9.1 General Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the information we collect about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of cookies (except essential ones)
• Opt out of personalized advertising

9.2 GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

9.3 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to equal service and price

10. How to Control Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings.
• Opt-Out Tools: Use opt-out tools provided by Google and other advertising networks.
• Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser (though not all sites honor this).

11. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted and operated in [Your Country/Region]. If you access our site from outside this region, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in [Your Country/Region]. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

12. Data Retention

Since we do not store uploaded files or collect personal information:

• Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' data retention settings (typically 26 months)
• Cookies expire based on their type (see cookie policy)
• We do not retain any files you process

13. Changes to This Privacy 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 policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@nextopdf.com
• Website: https://nextopdf.com/contact.html

15. Consent

By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.