1. How file processing works
When you choose a PDF in a tool, the file contents are read by your browser so the page can create a result on your device. PDFTool.work is designed not to receive the selected PDF contents for these tool operations.
Results are usually created as temporary browser download links. If you refresh the page, close the tab, or choose another file, the result link may no longer be available.
2. Information the website may process
To keep the site running, troubleshoot problems, and support the free service, servers or third-party services may process non-file-content information such as:
- Basic access logs, such as IP address, request path, browser type, visit time, and status code.
- Page performance and error information, such as script loading failures, browser capability, or processing stage.
- Cookies, device information, or ordinary web request data needed by analytics and advertising services, depending on configuration and applicable rules.
3. Google Analytics and Google AdSense
The site may load Google Analytics and Google AdSense resources to understand visits and support free operation. Those services may receive ordinary web request information, but they do not need to read the local file contents selected in a PDF tool.
4. Browser memory and PDF structure limits
Large scans, image-heavy PDFs, encrypted files, or complex PDF structures can use more browser memory and may fail to process. Use a desktop browser for important files and review the result before submitting it.
5. Contact
If you have questions about this policy, advertising configuration, or file processing, email privacy@pdftool.work.