Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 7, 2026

What We Use

The PDF Buddy uses a small number of essential cookies, local storage, analytics, and advertising technologies to remember preferences, measure site performance, and support free access to the tools. We do not use cookies to read, upload, or store the contents of any file you process on the site.

Essential cookies and local storage

These remember your dark mode preference and basic session state so the site behaves consistently between visits. Blocking them will not stop the tools from working, but preferences may reset each visit.

Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand which tools and pages are used most and where visitors run into problems. Analytics cookies collect aggregated, non-identifying usage data such as page views and approximate session length.

Advertising cookies

We use Google AdSense to keep the tools free. Advertising cookies may be set by Google and its partners to show relevant ads and measure ad performance; they can also be used to limit how often you see the same ad.

How Long Cookies Last

Session cookies are removed when you close your browser. Persistent cookies set by analytics and advertising partners typically last from a few days up to two years, depending on the provider, and are refreshed on repeat visits.

Your Choices

You can block or delete cookies at any time in your browser settings, or use your browser's "do not track" or ad-personalization controls where available. Some preferences, such as dark mode or consent choices, may reset if local storage is cleared.

More Information

See our Privacy Policy for details about data practices, and our Terms of Service for how the tools may be used.