Cookie Policy - How We Use Cookies

Last updated: January 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you. This Cookie Policy explains how New PDF Tools uses cookies and similar technologies.

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How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
User preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
Performance: To understand how visitors use our website
Security: To protect against fraud and abuse

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Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.

Session management cookies
Security cookies
Load balancing cookies

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers.

Language preference cookies
Theme preference cookies
Tool settings cookies

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.

Page view tracking
Tool usage statistics
Performance monitoring

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Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for:

Temporary file processing: To handle PDF files during processing (automatically cleared)
User preferences: To remember your tool settings and preferences
Application state: To maintain the state of our PDF tools

Local storage data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

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Third-Party Cookies

We may use limited third-party services that set their own cookies:

Content Delivery Network (CDN): For faster loading of website resources
Analytics Services: For anonymous usage statistics (if enabled)

We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, or any invasive tracking technologies.

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Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies only
Delete cookies when you close your browser
Allow cookies from specific sites

Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

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Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

Your preferences may not be saved
Some tools may not function correctly
You may need to re-enter settings each visit
The website may load more slowly

However, our core PDF processing functionality will still work as it operates entirely in your browser.

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Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

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Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:

Know what cookies we use and why
Withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies
Request deletion of cookies and related data
Object to the processing of your data

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Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at admin@newpdftools.com. We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

For more information about our privacy practices, please see our Privacy Policy.