1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling essential features.
Simple Explanation: Think of cookies as digital sticky notes that help our website remember you and your preferences.
2. How We Use Cookies
FREE PDF CONVERTER ONLINE uses cookies to:
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our services and user experience
- Protect against fraud and abuse
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
Examples:
- Login session cookies
- Security cookies
- Load balancing cookies
Can be disabled: No - these are required for the site to work
Performance Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website.
Examples:
- Page visit tracking
- Feature usage analytics
- Error reporting
Can be disabled: Yes
Functionality Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences and choices.
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Theme settings
- Recently used tools
Can be disabled: Yes (but may affect functionality)
Marketing Cookies
Purpose: Show relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.
Examples:
- Advertising cookies
- Remarketing pixels
- Social media integration
Can be disabled: Yes
Note: Currently, we do not use marketing cookies.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Stripe: Payment processing (secure checkout)
- Analytics Services: Anonymous usage statistics
These services have their own cookie policies which we recommend you review.
5. Cookie Duration
We use two types of cookies based on how long they last:
5.1 Session Cookies
- Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Used for login sessions and security
5.2 Persistent Cookies
- Remain on your device for a set period (usually 30-365 days)
- Used to remember your preferences
6. How to Control Cookies
You have several options to manage cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete cookies when you close the browser
6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Warning: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using essential features like logging in.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. When enabled, it sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked. We respect DNT signals and will not track users who have enabled this feature.
8. Mobile Devices
Mobile apps may use similar technologies to cookies:
- Device identifiers
- Local storage
- SDKs from third parties
You can control these through your device's privacy settings.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or regulations. We will notify users of significant changes and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
10. Your Consent
By using FREE PDF CONVERTER ONLINE, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by:
- Changing your browser settings
- Clearing existing cookies
- Contacting us to opt-out
11. Questions About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@pdftoolspremium.com
- Subject: "Cookie Policy Question"
12. Additional Resources
Learn more about cookies and privacy: