Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
YouLikePDF ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website youlikepdf.com, providing free online PDF tools. For any privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information necessary to provide our services:
- Uploaded files: Files you upload are processed on our servers and automatically deleted within 1 hour.
- Usage data: We collect anonymous usage statistics such as which tools are used and how often.
- IP address: Collected for rate limiting and abuse prevention.
- Session data: A temporary session ID to manage your active jobs.
- Account data (optional): If you register, we store your email address and a hashed password.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To process and deliver the PDF tool results you request
- To prevent abuse and enforce rate limits
- To improve our tools based on anonymous usage patterns
- To respond to support or contact requests
4. File Handling & Retention
We take your document privacy seriously:
- Uploaded files are stored temporarily for processing only
- All files are automatically deleted within 1 hour of upload
- We do not read, analyze, sell, or share your file contents
- File transfers are encrypted via HTTPS
5. Cookies
We use essential cookies only — for session management and CSRF protection. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. See our Cookie Policy for details.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as Google AdSense for advertising. These services may set their own cookies and collect data according to their own privacy policies. We do not share your uploaded files with any third party.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].