Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

Welcome to RoyalPDF.net. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our free online PDF tools.

1. Information We Collect

RoyalPDF.net is designed to be privacy-first. We collect minimal information:

  • Files you upload: PDFs, images, Excel, PowerPoint files you upload for conversion, merging, splitting, or combining.
  • Usage data: Anonymous information about which tools are used and how often (via Google Analytics).
  • IP addresses: Temporarily logged for security purposes (server logs).

2. How We Use Your Files

Your uploaded files are used only for the specific operation you request:

  • Temporary processing: Files are processed in real-time and stored only during the active session.
  • Auto-deletion: All uploaded files are automatically deleted from our servers within 1 hour of processing.
  • No permanent storage: We do not store, archive, or backup any user files.
  • No access to content: We do not access, view, or analyze the content of your files beyond the requested operation.

3. Data Security

We take data security seriously:

  • Encryption: All file transfers are protected with 256-bit SSL encryption (the same standard used by banks).
  • Secure servers: Files are processed on secure servers with restricted access.
  • Automatic deletion: Files are purged from our system after 1 hour.
  • No third-party sharing: We never share your files or data with third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking

RoyalPDF.net uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience:

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., remembering your preferences).
  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve our tools. Google Analytics collects anonymous data such as pages visited, time spent, and referral sources.
  • No tracking across sites: We do not use cross-site tracking or retargeting ads.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of our tools may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: For anonymous usage analytics. Google's Privacy Policy
  • PDF processing libraries: We use open-source libraries (pdf.js, pdf-lib) that run on our own servers. No data is sent to third parties for processing.
  • Hosting provider: Files are processed on our secure servers. Our hosting provider does not access or store your files beyond the processing window.

6. Data Retention

  • Uploaded files: Automatically deleted within 1 hour of processing.
  • Server logs: IP addresses and access logs are retained for 30 days for security purposes, then automatically deleted.
  • Analytics data: Google Analytics retains anonymous data according to their policies (default: 26 months, then auto-deleted).
  • No user accounts: Since we don't require signup, we don't store any personal information long-term.

7. Children's Privacy

RoyalPDF.net is a general audience service. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data:

  • Right to access: Request a copy of data we hold about you.
  • Right to deletion: Request deletion of your data.
  • Right to object: Opt-out of analytics tracking.
  • Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate data.

Since we don't store uploaded files or require signup, most of these rights apply only to server logs and analytics data. To exercise these rights, contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Summary: RoyalPDF.net is a privacy-first PDF tool. Your files are encrypted, processed instantly, and auto-deleted within 1 hour. We don't store, share, or access your documents. No signup required. No personal data collected beyond anonymous analytics.