PDFSynth (“PDFSynth,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when using our website, online tools, and services.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected, how it may be used, how uploaded files are handled, and the choices available to users.
By accessing or using PDFSynth, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use PDFSynth, we may collect or process the following types of information.
1.1 Uploaded Files
When you use PDFSynth tools to upload, convert, compress, merge, edit, organize, or otherwise process a document, the files you provide may be temporarily processed by our systems.
These files may include information contained within the documents themselves. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary rights and permissions to upload and process any file through PDFSynth.
1.2 Information You Provide
If certain features require information to be provided by you, we may process information such as:
- Information submitted through forms
- Account-related information, where applicable
- Preferences and settings
- Information included in requests or feedback
- Information required to provide a particular service
PDFSynth does not require users to provide unnecessary personal information simply to use features that do not require it.
1.3 Automatically Collected Information
When you access PDFSynth, certain technical information may be automatically collected, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Language preferences
- Approximate usage information
- Pages or features accessed
- Date and time of access
- Referring website
- Basic diagnostic and security information
This information may be used to maintain, secure, analyze, and improve the service.
2. How We Use Information
Information processed through PDFSynth may be used to:
- Provide and operate PDF tools
- Process uploaded documents
- Generate requested output files
- Maintain website functionality
- Improve the performance and usability of the service
- Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and unauthorized activity
- Protect the security of our systems
- Diagnose technical problems
- Understand general usage patterns
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We aim to collect and use information only for legitimate and relevant purposes.
3. Uploaded Documents
PDFSynth is designed to process documents submitted by users for specific PDF-related tasks.
Uploaded files may be temporarily stored or processed as necessary to provide the requested functionality. The handling and retention of files may vary depending on the specific tool and technical requirements.
Users should avoid uploading documents containing highly sensitive or confidential information unless they are comfortable with the processing required to provide the requested service.
PDFSynth does not claim ownership of documents uploaded by users.
You remain responsible for the documents you upload and for ensuring that your use of those documents complies with applicable laws and third-party rights.
4. Generated Files
Files created through PDFSynth may be temporarily processed or stored to allow you to download or use the requested result.
Once files are no longer required for the applicable service, they may be deleted or removed in accordance with our operational and retention practices.
Because different tools may have different technical requirements, users should not assume that a file is permanently stored or permanently available through PDFSynth.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
PDFSynth may use cookies, local storage, pixels, or similar technologies to:
- Keep the website functioning correctly
- Remember preferences
- Improve performance
- Understand website usage
- Maintain security
- Measure the effectiveness of features or content
Some cookies may be provided by third-party services used by the website.
Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies or similar technologies may be subject to user consent. Information about specific cookies may also be provided through our Cookie Policy.
6. Analytics
PDFSynth may use analytics technologies to understand how visitors interact with the website.
Analytics information may help us understand:
- Which pages and tools are used
- General traffic patterns
- Website performance
- Technical errors
- How features can be improved
Analytics providers may process certain technical information according to their own privacy policies.
7. Third-Party Services
PDFSynth may use third-party providers to support functions such as:
- Hosting
- File processing
- Security
- Analytics
- Infrastructure
- Payment processing, where applicable
- Website functionality
These providers may process information only as necessary to provide their services or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.
Third-party services may have their own privacy policies and terms. Users should review those policies where appropriate.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or misuse.
Depending on the service and technology involved, security measures may include encryption during transmission, access controls, system monitoring, security updates, and other protective measures.
However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security. Users should therefore avoid uploading information when they do not consider online processing appropriate.
9. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining security, resolving disputes, complying with legal obligations, and maintaining legitimate business records.
Uploaded documents and generated files may have shorter retention periods than other information because they are primarily processed to provide a requested service.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the feature being used, and technical or legal requirements.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information
- Request restriction of certain processing
- Object to certain processing
- Request portability of certain information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
These rights may be subject to legal limitations and exceptions.
11. Children’s Privacy
PDFSynth is not intended to knowingly collect unnecessary personal information from children.
Users should not submit personal information belonging to a child unless they have the appropriate authority to do so.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected in circumstances where it should not have been, appropriate steps may be taken to delete or restrict that information where required.
12. External Links
PDFSynth may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing information to them.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of PDFSynth after an updated Privacy Policy becomes available constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy, subject to applicable law.
14. Acceptance
By using PDFSynth, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the applicable PDFSynth services.
