Legal & privacy
Everything you need to know about how PDFToolbox handles your files, your data, and the rules of using our free tools.
Policy documents
Privacy policy & file handling
How browser-only and server-processed tools work, 2-hour retention, instant delete, passwords, and what we never collect.
Terms of service
Rules for using PDFToolbox: acceptable use, file ownership, service availability, advertising, and liability.
Cookie policy
We set no tracking cookies for our tools. Google AdSense advertising cookies are explained with opt-out links.
Quick summary
Browser tools (merge, split, compress): Your PDF content is processed on your device and never uploaded. Closing the tab removes everything from memory.
Server tools (convert, edit): Files are uploaded to our own server (no third-party cloud processing), stored on a private unguessable link, deleted automatically within 2 hours, and removable instantly with the Delete button.
We never sell your documents. We do not analyze, profile, or share the content of your PDFs with advertisers or data brokers. Passwords for encrypted PDFs are used only for the active task and never stored.
The service is free and funded by Google AdSense in clearly marked areas that never block the tools.
Questions about any policy? Visit our contact page or email us at support@propdfedit.com.