Privacy Policy for PDFTools.uk
Effective Date: February 2026
At PDFTools.uk, we take your privacy and the security of your documents seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data across our free and subscription-based services.
1. Our Commitment to Your Data
Our primary mission is to provide secure, efficient PDF processing. We operate on a principle of "Data Minimisation," meaning we only collect and keep what is strictly necessary to provide our services.
2. Free Tools: Zero-Storage Policy
For users of our Free Tools, we operate a strict No-Storage Policy:
- No File Retention: Files are processed in volatile memory and permanently deleted immediately after download or session end.
- No Personal Data: No sign-in or email is required for free tools.
- Transient Processing: Files are only resident for the duration of the edit. We never manually access these files.
3. Subscription Tools: Data Retention
For signed-in subscribers, the following applies:
- Purpose: We store files and account data so you can retrieve and re-download them later.
- Account Info: We store your email and profile for subscription management.
- File Storage: Files are saved in your secure personal cloud within PDFTools.uk.
- User Control: You can delete any stored files or your entire account at any time.
4. Logs & Cookies
We use essential cookies for login and basic logs to prevent abuse (DDoS protection).
5. Third Parties
Payments are handled by Stripe/PayPal. We never sell your data to third parties.
6. UK Law & Security
Governed by UK GDPR. All transfers use industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: