1. Introduction

Welcome to ilikepdf.me ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ilikepdf.me and use our PDF processing services.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• PDF Files: When you use our PDF tools, you upload files for processing. These files are temporarily stored for processing purposes only.
• Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and any profile information you choose to provide.
• Contact Information: When you contact us, we collect the information you provide in your communications.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and actions taken.
• Device Information: We collect information about your device, including browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
• IP Address: We collect your IP address for security purposes and to provide location-based services.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To process your PDF files and deliver the requested results.
• Improve Our Services: To understand how users interact with our website and improve our tools.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send important service updates.
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats.
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and optimize our website performance.
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.

4. File Processing and Storage

Your files are important to us. Here's how we handle them:

• Temporary Storage: Files you upload are temporarily stored on our secure servers for processing.
• Automatic Deletion: All uploaded files are automatically deleted within 1 hour after processing is complete.
• No Human Access: Our staff does not access your files unless required for technical support with your explicit permission.
• Encryption: All file transfers are encrypted using SSL/TLS technology.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (Google AdSense).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage tracking. Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements. Google Ads Policy
• Cloud Storage: For temporary file storage during processing.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation of how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transfers
• Secure cloud infrastructure with regular security audits
• Automatic file deletion after processing
• Access controls and authentication systems

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://ilikepdf.me