Cookie Policy of PDFtone

This Cookie Policy explains how PDFtone ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies, tracking technologies, and similar tools when you visit or use our website and services available at https://pdftone.com.

This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, how they help us improve our services, and how you can manage your preferences regarding their use.

PDFtone is committed to protecting user privacy and ensuring transparency about how information is collected and processed. This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

For simplicity, cookies, scripts, pixels, local storage technologies, and similar technologies are collectively referred to as "Trackers" throughout this document unless a specific distinction is required.

Some Trackers may require your consent before they are activated. Where consent is required, you have the right to provide, refuse, or withdraw your consent at any time through available cookie controls.

1. What Are Cookies and Trackers?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you access a website. They allow websites to remember information about your activity, preferences, and interactions.

Trackers are broader technologies that may include:

  • Cookies
  • Local storage
  • Tracking pixels
  • Web beacons
  • Embedded scripts
  • Device identifiers
  • Similar technologies that store or access information on your device

These technologies help websites operate correctly, maintain security, remember user preferences, analyze performance, and provide more relevant experiences.

PDFtone may use both:

  • First-party Trackers: These are created and managed directly by PDFtone to provide essential website functionality and improve user experience.
  • Third-party Trackers: These are provided by external service providers that support certain features such as analytics, advertising, security, and payment-related functionality.

Third-party providers may process information collected through their own technologies according to their respective privacy policies.

2. How PDFtone Uses Trackers

PDFtone uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential Website Operations

Certain cookies and storage technologies are necessary for the website to function properly.

These technologies may help us:

  • Maintain website security.
  • Enable user account functionality.
  • Remember user preferences.
  • Support access to account-related features.
  • Provide requested services.

Without these essential Trackers, some features of PDFtone may not operate correctly.

Users can create an account or access available services through our application page:
https://pdftone.com/app.html#signup

3. Types of Trackers Used by PDFtone

A. Necessary Trackers

These Trackers are required for the basic operation of PDFtone.

They may include:

Account and Session Management

PDFtone may use secure session technologies to maintain user authentication, protect accounts, and ensure that authorized users can access their account features.

These technologies help maintain secure interactions between your browser and our services.

Website Functionality

Essential technologies may support:

  • PDF processing features.
  • User preferences.
  • Website navigation.
  • Security protections.

Information collected through these technologies is used only to provide requested functionality and maintain service reliability.

B. Analytics and Performance Trackers

PDFtone uses analytics technologies to understand how visitors interact with our website and improve our services.

These Trackers help us understand:

  • Website traffic patterns.
  • Most frequently used tools.
  • User interactions with pages.
  • Technical performance issues.
  • General visitor trends.

We may use:

Google Analytics

Google Analytics helps us measure website performance and understand anonymous usage patterns.

The information collected may include:

  • Pages visited.
  • Device and browser information.
  • General geographic information.
  • Referral sources.
  • Website interaction data.

Analytics data is used to improve PDFtone functionality and user experience.

For more information about Google's privacy practices, please review Google's privacy documentation.

C. Advertising and Marketing Trackers

PDFtone may use advertising technologies to display relevant advertisements and measure advertising performance.

These technologies may include:

Google Ads / Google AdSense

Google advertising services may use cookies to:

  • Deliver advertisements.
  • Measure advertising effectiveness.
  • Prevent fraudulent activity.
  • Provide more relevant advertising experiences.

Advertising cookies may be activated only where appropriate consent has been provided.

Users may manage advertising preferences through available browser controls or advertising preference tools provided by relevant third-party providers.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

PDFtone provides users with options to manage cookie preferences where required.

You may control your choices through:

  • Cookie consent banners displayed on our website.
  • Privacy preference settings.
  • Browser controls.

You can choose to accept or reject optional cookies. However, disabling certain Trackers may affect website functionality or limit access to some features.

For subscription-related features and account services, users may need to keep essential cookies enabled.

You can view available plans and subscription options here:
https://pdftone.com/pricing.html

5. Controlling Cookies Through Your Browser

Most modern browsers allow users to manage cookie settings.

You can usually:

  • View stored cookies.
  • Delete existing cookies.
  • Block future cookies.
  • Receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Cookie management options are available in browsers including:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Brave
  • Opera

Please note that browser-based controls generally apply to all websites and may not provide category-specific consent management.

6. Interest-Based Advertising Choices

Users who wish to control personalized advertising preferences may use advertising preference tools provided by relevant industry organizations.

Depending on your location, you may manage advertising choices through services such as:

  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
  • European advertising preference platforms

These services allow users to manage certain advertising-related tracking preferences.

7. Consequences of Blocking Trackers

You have the right to decide whether optional Trackers may be used.

However, refusing certain technologies may affect your experience on PDFtone.

For example:

  • Some website features may not work correctly.
  • Personalized settings may not be saved.
  • Certain services may become unavailable.

Essential technologies required for security and core functionality cannot be disabled because they are necessary for providing the requested services.

You can explore our available PDF tools here:
https://pdftone.com/tools.html

8. Third-Party Tracker Responsibility

PDFtone uses certain third-party services that may operate their own cookies and tracking technologies.

Because these technologies are controlled by external providers, PDFtone cannot fully control how third parties manage their Trackers.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party providers for detailed information about their data practices.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

  • Our services.
  • Technology usage.
  • Legal requirements.
  • Privacy practices.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

We encourage users to review this Cookie Policy periodically to remain informed about how PDFtone uses cookies and similar technologies.

10. Owner and Data Controller

Owner: PDFtone
Company Name: PDFtone
Address: Sheldon Chamber, Coventry Road, Birmingham B26 3NW
Email: info@pdftone.com

For questions regarding privacy, cookies, or data processing practices, please contact us using the email address above.

11. Definitions

Personal Data
Any information that directly or indirectly identifies, or can reasonably identify, an individual.
Usage Data
Information collected automatically through website usage, which may include: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and website interaction information.
User
The individual accessing or using PDFtone services.
Data Subject
The person whose personal information is processed.
Data Controller
The entity responsible for determining how and why personal data is processed. For this website, the Data Controller is PDFtone.
Data Processor
A third-party service provider that processes personal data on behalf of the Data Controller.
Service
The tools, features, and services provided through PDFtone.
Cookie
A small data file stored in a user's browser that allows a website to remember information.
Tracker
Any technology used to access, store, or process information from a user's device for functionality, analytics, security, or advertising purposes.

This Cookie Policy applies specifically to PDFtone and its online services. It has been prepared with consideration of international privacy requirements, including principles commonly applied under GDPR and similar privacy regulations worldwide.