Privacy Policy | iHatePDF

iHatePDF ("we", "us", "our") operates the website https://ihatepdf.org (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over your data. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.

1. We Do Not Process Your PDFs

iHatePDF is designed for privacy by default. All PDF processing (merging, splitting, compressing, converting, watermarking, page numbering, rotating, deleting pages, unlocking, text extraction, word counting, etc.) happens entirely inside your browser using JavaScript and the WebAssembly / pdf-lib / pdf.js libraries. Your files:

are never uploaded to our servers,
are never stored by us,
are never seen by us or any third party,
and exist only in your browser's memory until you close the tab.

2. Information We Do Collect

We use a small amount of technical information to operate and improve the Service:

Anonymous analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand which tools are popular and how visitors find us. Google Analytics may collect anonymized information like browser type, device, country, referring URL, and pages visited. We do not link this to any personal identity.
Server logs: Standard web server logs (IP address, user agent, timestamp) may be temporarily collected by our hosting provider for security and abuse prevention.
Advertising: We may display advertisements via Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our site or other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

3. Cookies

We use cookies for analytics and advertising as described above. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality. We do not use cookies to identify you personally.

4. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

5. Third-Party Services

We rely on the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

Google Analytics — analytics
Google AdSense — advertising
Cloudflare / Vercel — hosting and CDN

6. Your Rights

Because we do not collect personal data tied to your identity, there is generally nothing for us to delete or export on your behalf. For analytics data collected by Google, please refer to Google's privacy controls. If you have specific concerns, contact us at the email below.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected by changing the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be highlighted on our homepage.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@ihatepdf.org.