Privacy Policy

1. Overview

PDFForge ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website pdfly.uk and provides browser-based PDF tools. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect (very little), how we use it, and the rights you have.

2. File Processing

All file processing on PDFForge happens locally in your browser. When you upload a PDF, image, or Word document:

• ✓ The file is read by JavaScript running in your browser tab
• ✓ Processing (merge, split, compress, convert) happens in your browser's memory
• ✓ The output file is generated in your browser and offered for download
• ✗ No file content is ever sent to our servers
• ✗ No file content is ever stored anywhere outside your device

3. Information We Collect

We may collect limited, non-personal data to operate and improve the service:

• Usage analytics — page views, tool usage counts (no file data), via a privacy-respecting analytics service
• Browser information — browser type, device type, referring URL (standard server logs)
• Local storage — your dark/light theme preference, stored in your browser only

We do not collect: names, email addresses, payment information, or any file content.

4. Advertising

PDFForge may display advertisements from Google AdSense or similar providers. These services may use cookies to serve relevant ads. You can opt out via your browser settings or visiting Google Ad Settings.

5. Cookies

We use minimal cookies: your dark mode preference (localStorage, never sent to servers) and any cookies set by advertising or analytics third parties. You may disable cookies in your browser at any time.

6. Third-Party Services

PDFForge loads the following third-party resources:

• Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com) — for typography
• Tailwind CSS CDN (cdn.tailwindcss.com) — for styles
• Cloudflare CDN (cdnjs.cloudflare.com) — for JavaScript libraries (pdf-lib, JSZip, mammoth)

These services have their own privacy policies. No file data is shared with them.

7. Children's Privacy

PDFForge does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us.

8. Your Rights

Since we collect minimal personal data, there is little to request. However, you may contact us to ask what (if any) personal data we hold and request its deletion. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us at privacy@pdfly.uk or visit our Contact page.