Privacy Policy for Smart PDF
Welcome to Smart PDF. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users . This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website smartspdf.com and its associated PDF tools, which are provided 100% free of charge.
Our core principle is to provide valuable PDF tools without requiring you to create an account or share personal identification information. We aim to be transparent about how our Service functions, particularly concerning any files you may upload for processing.
Information We Do Not Collect
Smart PDF is designed to respect your privacy. As such:
No Account Creation or Login: We do not require you to create an account, log in, or provide any personal registration information (such as name, email address, phone number, or physical address) to access and use our PDF tools.
No Direct Collection of Personal Visitor Information: We do not actively collect Personal Identifiable Information (PII) from visitors who are simply browsing our website or using our tools, beyond what is described in Section 3 regarding file processing and Section 4 regarding anonymous usage data.
Information Related to File Processing
When you use our PDF tools, you may choose to upload files to our servers for processing (e.g., for conversion, merging, splitting, compression, etc.).
File Handling: The files you upload are temporarily stored on our servers solely for the purpose of performing the PDF operation you have requested.
Automatic Deletion: We understand the importance of your data. All uploaded files are automatically and permanently deleted from our servers within a short timeframe after processing is complete, typically within [e.g., 1 to 2 hours – We do not retain copies of your files beyond this processing window.
No Manual Access to File Content: We do not manually access, view, share, or analyze the content of the files you upload, except as technically necessary to provide the Service you requested (e.g., processing the file through our automated tools). The process is automated.
User Responsibility for File Content: While we do not collect personal information directly, the files you choose to upload may contain personal or sensitive information. You are solely responsible for the content of the files you upload to our Service. We advise against uploading files containing highly sensitive personal data if you have concerns.
Anonymous Usage Data & Cookies
Log Files/Analytics (If Applicable - Be Honest Here):
[If you use NO analytics at all, state that clearly. E.g., "We do not use any analytics tools or log files to track user activity."]
[If you use basic server logs for operational purposes or very basic anonymous analytics (like page views, tool usage frequency, without tracking individuals), state that. E.g., "Like many websites, we may collect anonymous, aggregated information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service ("Log Data"). This Log Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol ("IP") address (often anonymized or truncated), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics. This information is used for operational purposes, such as monitoring server performance, identifying popular tools, and improving the user experience. This data is not linked to any personally identifiable information."]
Cookies:
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We may use "session cookies" which are essential for the proper functioning of our tools (e.g., to keep track of your file during a multi-step process). These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
We do not use cookies for tracking your browsing behavior across other websites or for targeted advertising purposes.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept essential cookies, some parts of our Service may not function properly.
How We Use Information
As we do not collect personal visitor information and only temporarily handle uploaded files:
Uploaded Files: Used solely to provide the PDF tool functionality you select (e.g., convert, merge, compress) and then automatically deleted.
Anonymous Usage Data (if collected): Used to maintain and improve the Service, understand which tools are most popular, diagnose technical issues, and ensure the security and stability of our platform.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
No Sale or Sharing of Personal Information: Since we do not collect personal information from our visitors, we do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share any personal information with third parties.
Uploaded Files: We do not share your uploaded files with any third parties. They remain on our servers only for the brief processing period before automatic deletion.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information (including, in extremely rare circumstances, temporarily held file data if still on our servers and legally compelled) if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service, protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public, or protect against legal liability.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect the files you upload during their temporary storage and processing on our servers. This includes:
Secure Transmission: Using HTTPS (SSL/TLS encryption) for data transmission between your browser and our servers.
Limited Retention: The automatic deletion of your files after a short period (as stated in Section 3) is a key part of our security approach, minimizing the window of exposure.
However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your files, we cannot guarantee their absolute security during the brief time they are on our systems.
Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or a higher age threshold if stipulated by applicable law in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect any information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with information, or uploaded files, we will take steps to remove that information and delete those files from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with information, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
By email: kicoclik@gmail.com