Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We do not collect any personal information from users. EditoraPDF is a client-side application that operates entirely in your web browser. We do not require registration, account creation, or any form of personal identification.

1.2 PDF Documents

Your PDF files are never uploaded to our servers. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. When you open a PDF:

• The file is read directly from your device
• All editing operations occur in your browser's memory
• The file is only saved when you explicitly click "Export"
• No data is transmitted to our servers at any time
• We cannot access, view, or store your PDF files

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information that does not personally identify you:

• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and language settings
• Device Information: Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet), operating system, and screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• IP Address: Collected for security and analytics purposes, but anonymized and aggregated
• Referrer Information: The website that referred you to EditoraPDF

This information is used solely to improve our service, analyze trends, and ensure security. It cannot be used to identify individual users.

1.4 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., session management)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (see Section 4 for details)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

2. How We Use Information

We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Improvement: Analytics data helps us understand user behavior and improve our PDF editing tools
• Security: IP addresses and technical data help us detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Performance Optimization: Usage data helps us optimize website speed and responsiveness
• Content Personalization: Cookies may be used to remember your preferences and settings
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements and measure ad effectiveness (see Section 4)

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except as described in this policy.

3. Third-Party Services and Advertising

3.1 Google AdSense

Our website uses Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC ("Google") to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Display personalized advertisements based on your browsing history
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Prevent fraud and ensure ad quality
• Limit the number of times you see the same ad

Google may use your IP address and other information to serve relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For more information about how Google uses data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy and Google's Advertising Privacy Policy.

3.2 Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• How often users visit our website
• Which pages they visit
• How long they stay on each page
• What other websites they visited before coming to ours

Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect your IP address. This data is processed by Google according to their privacy policy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3.3 Other Third-Party Services

We may use additional third-party services for:

• Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers, but your PDF files are not stored there
• Content Delivery: To deliver website content quickly and efficiently
• Security: To protect against malicious attacks and ensure website security

These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

EditoraPDF may use your browser's local storage and session storage to:

• Save user preferences (zoom level, default settings, theme preferences)
• Cache application resources for faster loading
• Enable offline functionality
• Store temporary editing state (only while you're actively editing)

This data stays on your device and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings. Clearing your browser data will remove all saved preferences.

4.2 Server-Side Storage

We do not store your PDF files on our servers. However, we may store:

• Aggregated analytics data (anonymized and cannot identify individuals)
• Error logs (do not contain file contents or personal information)
• Security logs (IP addresses for fraud prevention)

4.3 Security Measures

Because your files never leave your device:

• There is no risk of server-side data breaches affecting your PDFs
• Your documents cannot be intercepted during upload (because there are no uploads)
• We cannot access your files, even if we wanted to
• Your data is protected by your browser's security features

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect our website and any data we do collect, including encryption, secure connections (HTTPS), and regular security audits.

5. Data Retention

We retain data for the following periods:

• Analytics Data: Retained in aggregated, anonymized form for up to 26 months
• Error Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for debugging purposes
• Security Logs: Retained for up to 12 months for fraud prevention
• Local Storage: Stored on your device until you clear your browser data

Since we don't collect personal information or store your PDF files, there is no personal data to delete from our servers.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request information about what data we collect
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data (limited, as we collect minimal data)
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection practices
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your privacy rights without discrimination

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@affsquad.com.

6.2 Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block or delete cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites
• Use browser extensions to manage cookies

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Our PDF editor will continue to work, but some features may be limited.

6.3 Advertising Preferences

You can opt out of personalized advertising:

• Visit Google's Ad Settings to control personalized ads
• Use the Google Analytics Opt-out browser add-on
• Visit NAI Opt-Out Page or Your Online Choices for additional opt-out options

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since no personal data is collected or stored on our servers, children can safely use EditoraPDF under parental guidance.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@affsquad.com and we will take steps to remove such information.

8. International Users and Data Transfers

EditoraPDF can be used from anywhere in the world. Since all PDF processing happens locally in your browser, there are no cross-border data transfers of your files. However, analytics and advertising data may be processed by third-party services (such as Google) in various countries.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, please note that:

• Your PDF files are processed entirely on your device and never transferred
• Any analytics data collected is anonymized and aggregated
• Third-party services (like Google) may transfer data outside your region in accordance with their privacy policies

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request information about what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without discrimination

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@affsquad.com with "California Privacy Rights" in the subject line.

10. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@affsquad.com.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• In some cases, displaying a notice on our website

Your continued use of EditoraPDF after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.