Privacy Policy

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Privacy Summary: CleanPDF.net is a privacy-first online PDF tool. All PDF and image processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded, stored, or tracked.

Last Updated: Janury 19, 2026

1. Our "Privacy by Design" Principle

Unlike traditional online PDF services, CleanPDF operates on a Local-First architecture. This means:

  • Zero Uploads: Your PDF files and images are never uploaded to our servers
  • Client-Side Processing: All document manipulation (splitting, merging, etc.) happens entirely within your web browser’s memory (RAM).
  • No Retention: Once you close your browser tab, all session data is wiped from your device's temporary memory. We never see, store, or have access to your documents

2. Information Collection and Use

  • Personal Data: We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or physical addresses unless you voluntarily contact us for support.
  • Document Data: We do not collect, view, or store the contents, metadata, or filenames of the PDFs you process.
  • Technical Logs: We may collect non-identifying technical information (such as browser type, operating system, and anonymized usage statistics) to ensure our tools remain compatible with modern web standards.

3. Cookies and Advertising

CleanPDF uses cookies to improve your experience and serve relevant content.

  • Google AdSense: We use Google as a third-party vendor to serve advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads to users based on their visit to CleanPDF.net and other sites on the Internet.
  • Opt-Out: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Other third-party ad networks may also use cookies to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements. CleanPDF has no access to or control over these cookies used by third-party advertisers.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

CleanPDF.net uses trusted third-party services for:

  • Web Hosting: To deliver the website's static code to your browser.
  • Analytics: To understand general traffic patterns without identifying individual users.
  • Important:: None of these third parties have access to your PDF documents, as those documents never leave your local machine.

    • 5. Data Security

    Because we do not store your files, the risk of a server-side data breach affecting your documents is non-existent. We use HTTPS encryption to ensure that the tools you download into your browser are delivered securely.

    6. Contact

    If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Email: support@cleanpdf.net