PDFFlare

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

At PDFFlare (pdfflare.com), your privacy is a core part of our product, not an afterthought. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We designed PDFFlare to process your files locally in the browser whenever possible, so your documents never leave your device.

1. Data We Collect

We follow a minimal data collection approach. Here is what we gather and why:

  • Usage analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated data about how visitors interact with the site (pages visited, tool usage counts, browser type, country). This helps us improve our tools and prioritize new features. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
  • Contact submissions: If you email us or use our contact page, we receive your email address and message so we can respond.

We do not collect, sell, or share personal data for advertising profiling. PDFFlare does not require account creation or registration — all tools are freely available without signing up.

2. File Processing & Storage

Privacy-first file handling is what sets PDFFlare apart:

  • Client-side processing: The majority of our tools (merge, split, rotate, image resize, compress, crop, flip, watermark, and all text/developer tools) run entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your files are never uploaded to our servers for these operations.
  • Server-side processing: A small number of tools (PDF to Word, Word to PDF, and PDF compression) require server-side processing. When this happens, your files are encrypted in transit (TLS), processed in isolated containers, and automatically deleted immediately after processing. No human ever views your files.
  • No permanent storage: We never permanently store any files you process through our tools. Temporary files are purged automatically and cannot be recovered.

3. Cookies & Local Storage

PDFFlare uses a minimal number of cookies:

  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand aggregate usage patterns. These cookies do not identify you personally. You can opt out using your browser settings or a Google Analytics opt-out browser extension.

We do not use tracking cookies for cross-site advertising. We do not use cookies for authentication or user preferences as PDFFlare does not currently require account creation.

4. Third-Party Services

We work with a small number of trusted third-party services:

  • Google Analytics:For anonymized usage analytics. Google's privacy policy applies to data they collect.
  • Google Cloud:Our server-side file processing tools run on Google Cloud Run. Files are processed in isolated containers and deleted immediately after processing. Google Cloud's security and privacy policies apply to their infrastructure.
  • Vercel:Our website is hosted on Vercel. Vercel may collect minimal connection data (IP address, request headers) as part of serving web pages. Vercel's privacy policy applies to their hosting services.

5. Your Rights

Since PDFFlare does not require accounts or collect personal information beyond analytics, there is minimal personal data to manage. However, you have the following rights:

  • Access: You can request information about any data we hold related to you.
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of any personal data we may have (such as contact form submissions).
  • Opt-out: You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time using your browser settings or the Google Analytics opt-out extension.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.

6. Data Security

We take security seriously. All data in transit is encrypted with TLS. Server-side file processing occurs in isolated, ephemeral containers on Google Cloud. Our website is served over HTTPS at all times. We regularly review our security practices and update them as needed.

7. Children's Privacy

PDFFlare is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out: