Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 11, 2026
1. Overview
PDF Alone ("we", "us", "our") provides free online PDF tools at pdfalone.com. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
2. Files You Upload
- Uploaded files are stored temporarily on our servers for processing purposes only.
- All files are automatically deleted within 1 hour of upload.
- We do not read, analyze, share, or sell the content of your files.
- Processed output files follow the same 1-hour deletion policy.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect minimal, non-personal information including:
- Usage analytics: page views, tool usage counts, and general traffic patterns (via privacy-friendly analytics).
- Technical data: browser type, operating system, and screen resolution for improving compatibility.
We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information.
4. Cookies
We use essential cookies required for site functionality. Third-party analytics tools may set their own cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Cloudflare R2: temporary file storage (files deleted after 1 hour).
- Vercel: hosting and serverless functions.
These providers have their own privacy policies governing data handling.
6. Data Security
All connections to pdfalone.com are encrypted via HTTPS. Files are stored with unique identifiers and are not publicly accessible. We follow industry best practices to protect your data during processing.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please reach out via the contact information on our website.