Cookie Policy
At pdfdocks.com (hereinafter referred to as the "Website"), we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure the proper functioning of our online document conversion and editing tools (for PDFs, eBooks, and images), analyze site traffic, and deliver personalized advertisements.
This Cookie Policy explains what these technologies are, how we use them in connection with Google services, and how you can manage your choices across all countries and supported languages.
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage Technologies?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit. Cookies allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as language selection, default output settings, and active processing queues) over time.
Additionally, pdfdocks.com uses browser storage mechanisms such as Local Storage and Session Storage. These technologies enable local browser processing to speed up file uploads, conversions, and rendering for PDFs, eBook formats (EPUB, MOBI), and image processing (JPG, PNG, WEBP) without overburdening server performance.
2. Data Controller Information
The entity responsible for processing data collected through cookies on pdfdocks.com is:
Website/Operator: pdfdocks.com
Contact Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
Because pdfdocks.com relies strictly on Google's web architecture and publisher tools, our cookies are categorized as follows:
A. Strictly Necessary & Technical Cookies (Always Active)
Essential for navigating the site and using its features. They manage the file conversion queue, maintain session integrity, ensure platform security against DDoS attacks or bots, and record your privacy/cookie consent state via the Google Consent Management Platform (CMP).
Legal Basis: Necessary for the performance of a contract/service requested by the user and legitimate interest in maintaining site security.
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to gather aggregated, pseudonymous statistics on how visitors interact with our tools (e.g., measuring conversion tool usage, error rates, page load speeds, and geographic distribution of users).
Legal Basis: User consent obtained via our Google CMP banner.
C. Advertising & Marketing Cookies (Google AdSense & Google Ad Manager)
We utilize Google AdSense to serve advertisements. Google and its third-party advertising partners use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your prior visits to pdfdocks.com or other websites across the Internet.
- Personalized Ads: Use demographic data and interest profiles to show ads tailored to you.
- Non-Personalized Ads: If you decline advertising cookies, you will still see ads, but they will be contextual (based on the content of our site) rather than tailored to your personal web activity.
Legal Basis: User consent (where required by local law, including the EU/UK GDPR).
4. Google Advertising Features & TCF v2.2 Compliance
pdfdocks.com complies with the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF v2.2) and Google's EU User Consent Policy.
We use Google's native Consent Management Platform (CMP) to handle consent acquisition globally:
- Google uses cookies and unique device identifiers to deliver, measure, and audit ad impressions.
- Users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and other applicable jurisdictions can customize or withdraw their consent at any time.
For more information on how Google processes data through AdSense and Analytics, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms Site.
5. Summary Table of Active Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider / Domain | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pdfdocks_session | pdfdocks.com | Manages user session state and temporary file queues (PDFs, eBooks, images). | Session | Necessary (First-party) |
| FCCDCF / FCNEC | Google CMP | Stores user consent state across Google AdSense and Analytics. | 13 Months | Necessary (Third-party) |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and tracks website performance metrics. | 2 Years | Analytics (Third-party) |
| __gads, __gpi | Google AdSense | Serves, measures, and prevents fraud for Google advertising network. | 13 Months | Advertising (Third-party) |
6. Managing and Revoking Your Cookie Choices
You have full control over how cookies are placed on your device:
1. Via the pdfdocks.com Privacy Settings
You can review, modify, or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Privacy Settings" or "Cookie Choices" link located in the footer of pdfdocks.com. This re-opens the Google CMP control panel.
2. Via Your Web Browser
Most browsers allow you to block, manage, or delete cookies through their settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Note: Disabling technical cookies may impact the performance of online file conversions and document editing.
7. Multi-Language and Global Application
pdfdocks.com operates globally and is translated into over 50 languages.
- Banner Language: The Google Consent Management Platform automatically displays cookie notices in the primary language configured in your web browser.
- Governing Version: This Cookie Policy is maintained in English. While automatic machine translations may be generated for your convenience in other supported languages, the English version shall prevail in the event of any discrepancies or interpretation conflicts.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our tool configurations, Google AdSense/Analytics policies, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or data privacy at pdfdocks.com, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
