Privacy Policy
Your privacy is our priority. Learn how we protect your data and documents.
Last Updated: July 30, 2025
Our Privacy Commitment
100% Client-Side Processing
PDF Barber never uploads your files to our servers. All PDF processing happens entirely within your web browser using client-side technologies. Your documents never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Information We Don't Collect
PDF Barber is designed with privacy by default. We explicitly do not collect:
- Your PDF files or documents - They never leave your browser
- Personal identification information - No account creation required
- Email addresses or contact information - Unless you voluntarily contact us
- Usage patterns or file metadata - No tracking of your activities
- Device fingerprinting data - No unique device identification
Basic Website Analytics
We use minimal, privacy-focused analytics to understand general website usage patterns. This helps us improve the service:
- Page visit counts - Which pages are most popular
- General geographic regions - Country-level data only (not precise location)
- Browser and device types - To ensure compatibility
This data is collected through Vercel Analytics and is aggregated and anonymized. No individual user tracking occurs.
Cookies and Local Storage
PDF Barber has minimal data storage requirements:
✅ What We DON'T Store
- • No localStorage usage - We don't save any data to your browser's local storage
- • No sessionStorage usage - No session-based data persistence
- • No manual cookies - We don't set any custom cookies
- • No user preferences storage - Settings reset with each visit
📊 Analytics Only
- • Vercel Analytics cookies - Minimal, privacy-focused analytics
- • Temporary memory storage - Files stored in browser memory only during processing
Important: All file data exists only in your browser's temporary memory during processing and is automatically cleared when you close the tab, navigate away, or refresh the page.
Third-Party Services
PDF Barber uses minimal third-party services:
Vercel (Hosting & Analytics)
Our website is hosted on Vercel, which provides basic, privacy-focused analytics. View Vercel's Privacy Policy.
Data Security
Since your files never leave your browser, PDF Barber provides unparalleled security:
Client-Side Processing
All PDF operations happen in your browser using JavaScript. No network uploads means no risk of data breaches.
HTTPS Encryption
Our website uses HTTPS encryption to protect your connection and prevent any interference with the tools.
Your Rights
Since we don't collect personal data, your rights are automatically protected:
- Right to Privacy: Your files are never uploaded or stored by us
- Right to Access: You have complete control over your data at all times
- Right to Deletion: Simply close your browser to delete all temporary data
- Right to Portability: All processed files are downloaded directly to your device
Contact Form
Our contact form (available on the About page) allows you to reach out to us directly:
Direct Email Delivery
Contact form submissions are sent directly to our email using a third-party email service. We do not store your message or email address in any database.
- • No database storage - Your contact details are never saved to our servers
- • Direct email delivery - Messages go straight to our personal mailbox
- • Your choice - Contact form submission is completely voluntary
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Website: Contact form on our About page
Social Media: @pdfbarber on X (Twitter)
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Since we don't collect personal data, policy changes will typically relate to:
- • Updates to third-party services we use
- • Clarifications to our privacy practices
- • Changes in legal requirements
Privacy Policy Summary
Zero File Uploads
Your PDFs never leave your device
Minimal Data Collection
Only anonymous usage statistics
Privacy by Design
Built to protect your privacy first