Privacy Policy
Your privacy is our priority. Learn how we protect your data.
Last updated: December 2024
Our Privacy Commitment
MergeAllPDF processes all PDF files directly in your browser. Your files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security. We do not store, access, or transmit your documents.
Information We Collect
1. Personal Information
We do not collect any personal information such as:
- Names, email addresses, or contact information
- Account credentials or login information
- Payment information (our service is completely free)
- Personal documents or file contents
2. Technical Information
We may collect limited technical information to improve our service:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- General location (country/region) based on IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral source (how you found our site)
3. Cookies and Local Storage
We use minimal cookies and local storage for:
- Remembering your tool preferences
- Analytics to understand site usage
- No tracking cookies or advertising cookies
How We Protect Your Files
1. Client-Side Processing
All PDF processing happens directly in your web browser using JavaScript. This means:
- Your files are never uploaded to our servers
- Processing occurs entirely on your device
- No network transmission of your document content
- Complete control over your files at all times
2. Temporary File Handling
When you process files:
- Files are temporarily stored in your browser's memory
- Memory is automatically cleared when you close the tab
- No permanent storage on your device without your consent
- Download links are created locally and expire automatically
3. Secure Connection
Our website uses HTTPS encryption to:
- Protect your connection to our site
- Prevent interception of any data transmission
- Ensure the integrity of our web application
Third-Party Services
1. Analytics
We may use privacy-focused analytics services to understand how our site is used:
- No personal identification
- Aggregated usage statistics only
- Helps us improve our tools and user experience
2. Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
We use CDNs for faster loading of:
- Bootstrap CSS framework
- Font Awesome icons
- PDF processing libraries
These services do not have access to your PDF files.
Your Rights
Since we don't collect personal data, most data protection rights don't apply. However, you have the right to:
- Control: Complete control over your files at all times
- Transparency: Full knowledge of how our tools work
- Choice: Use our tools without creating accounts or providing personal information
- Deletion: Simply close your browser tab to remove all traces of your files
Data Retention
File Data
- Your PDF files are never stored on our servers
- Files exist only in your browser's temporary memory
- Automatically cleared when you close the browser tab
- No permanent retention of any file content
Analytics Data
- Anonymous usage statistics may be retained for up to 2 years
- Used solely for improving our service
- No personal identification possible
Children's Privacy
Our service is safe for users of all ages:
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children
- No registration or personal data required
- Parents can safely allow children to use our PDF tools
- All processing happens locally on the device
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
- We will post the updated policy on this page
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top
- Significant changes will be highlighted on our homepage
- Continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of changes
Questions About Privacy?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.
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